1989 Chevy Caprice ticking sound on ideling

1989 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
85,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLASSIC89
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my car seems to have a ticking sound..when ideling..sound like from the fan area !!
Apr 16, 2009 at 10:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you hear a ticking at an idle, chances are the oil pressure is low enough to allow the lifters to tick, Have the oil pressure tested to determine if it is producing enough pressure.
May 4, 2009 at 8:46 AM
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