1998 Chevy Camaro valves or lifter ticking

1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WHITECAMARO
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hi i have a 1998 camaro and i bought it about a year ago and i have recently have noticed a ticking sound coming from the engine (it sounds like its coming from the valves). Also the engine light came on for a day or two and then went away. the oil dumby light has not come on yet. but the oil pressure gauge is about 1/4 of the way up (inbetween 60 and 0). the ticking goes away after a few minutes of driveing. what could this be caused by and is there a way of fixing it. so thanks a head of time for helping.
Feb 12, 2009 at 6:39 PM
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RASMATAZ
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It sounds like you have a lifter leakdown problem-bear in mind when you change lifters you should also replace the camshaft
Feb 12, 2009 at 6:46 PM
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