ticking sound

2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TEDDYIVEY
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i own a 2000 town country limited 3.8 runs good but a ticking sound is coming from engine,seems like its getting louder,anyone with any info on this would be greatly appreciated, ty
Mar 2, 2011 at 3:34 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Pinpoint where exactly is this ticking noise is coming from so that we can tell you what's wrong-
Mar 2, 2011 at 3:36 PM
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TEDDYIVEY
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when u lift the hood sound like its coming directly from the main engine part
Mar 2, 2011 at 3:50 PM
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FIXITMR
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take a tube pipe and use at ear to isolate location. most likely a valve lifter/rocker issue.
Mar 2, 2011 at 3:54 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Let me know when you're finish using the homemade doctor's ear so I can tell you the problem
Mar 2, 2011 at 4:05 PM
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