1989 Chevy Caprice ticking sound on ideling

Tiny
CLASSIC89
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
My car seems to have a ticking sound. When ideling. Sound like from the fan area !
Thursday, April 16th, 2009 AT 10:12 PM

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Tiny
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.
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Monday, May 4th, 2009 AT 8:46 AM

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