Engine has a ticking sound

Tiny
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It seems that the engine is making a ticking sound on cold mornings under light acceleration do you have any suggestions the engine is a 4.0 six cylinder 4x4
Saturday, November 17th, 2012 AT 5:41 PM

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Tiny
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Do you change the oil regularly? It could be a lifter sticking from sludge build up

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Saturday, November 17th, 2012 AT 5:46 PM
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Saturday, November 17th, 2012 AT 5:50 PM

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