Ticking at Startup

2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
92,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHEVYTRUCK03
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Each time the car is started, for 15-20 seconds a ticking noise is present and then goes away. The noise seems to be coming from under the hood. What is causing it and how to repair?
Apr 21, 2011 at 6:05 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like valve lifters leakdown problem goes away when engine comes up to operating temperature
Apr 21, 2011 at 7:54 AM
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CHEVYTRUCK03
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What is a valve lifters leakdown problem and how is it repaired?
Apr 21, 2011 at 4:38 PM