1994 Toyota Pickup ticking noise

Tiny
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  • 1994 TOYOTA PICKUP
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
Need some info.I have a ticking noise coming from the engine cant pin point where it's coming from. The timing belt was changed 30,000 mi ago from what the records indicate from the prevuous owner. I decided to remove the cover just to chk and the belt has some slop in it at the cam gear pullys. Not sure if this is normal if not could this be the cause of my ticking noise. Maybe out of timing? Any info will help. Thanks
Saturday, February 28th, 2015 AT 11:04 AM

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Tiny
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A loose belt could cause a noise. Is it a metallic sound?
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Saturday, February 28th, 2015 AT 11:15 AM
Tiny
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Yeah it does
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Saturday, February 28th, 2015 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Could it be a lifter? Is the oil clean and full?
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Saturday, February 28th, 2015 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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Yeah the oil is clean and is full
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Saturday, February 28th, 2015 AT 12:05 PM
Tiny
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If I could hear it, I could tell if it was the lifters. Is there a mechanic that could just listen to it and let you know if it is a lifter? A person with a trained ear can tell in a couple seconds.
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Saturday, February 28th, 2015 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
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Besides the ticking noise what other symptoms would a lifter cause to the engine
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Saturday, February 28th, 2015 AT 12:12 PM
Tiny
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It's all related to how bad it is. Most times, you won't notice any difference. If a lifter is totally collapsed, then you will feel a misfire.
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Monday, March 2nd, 2015 AT 8:40 AM
Tiny
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There is no misfire or rough idling
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Monday, March 2nd, 2015 AT 9:02 AM
Tiny
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If it is a lifter, then it must not be out of adjustment too far.
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 AT 5:36 AM
Tiny
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Ok thank you for the info
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 AT 5:51 AM

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