1994 Toyota Pickup ticking noise

1994 TOYOTA PICKUP
230,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RBRAVO1
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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
Feb 28, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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A loose belt could cause a noise. Is it a metallic sound?
Feb 28, 2015 at 11:15 AM
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RBRAVO1
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Yeah it does
Feb 28, 2015 at 11:20 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Could it be a lifter? Is the oil clean and full?
Feb 28, 2015 at 11:42 AM
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RBRAVO1
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Yeah the oil is clean and is full
Feb 28, 2015 at 12:05 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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.
Feb 28, 2015 at 12:07 PM
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RBRAVO1
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Besides the ticking noise what other symptoms would a lifter cause to the engine
Feb 28, 2015 at 12:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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.
Mar 2, 2015 at 8:40 AM
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RBRAVO1
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There is no misfire or rough idling
Mar 2, 2015 at 9:02 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it is a lifter, then it must not be out of adjustment too far.
Mar 3, 2015 at 5:36 AM
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Ok thank you for the info
Mar 3, 2015 at 5:51 AM