2002 Chevy Cavalier ticking

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
89,004 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAKING
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my car makes this ticking sound once its warmed up and running the faster i go the ticking increases it sounds like its comming from the front right side if im sitting in the car no one can tell me i dont know if its a pully or my water heater or what it also does it in idle its very annoying and seems to be getting louder any help will do thanks
Jun 3, 2008 at 6:08 AM
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BLACKOP555
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first i need you to verify if it is an engine/exhaust issue or if it is an accessory problem.

to do so remove the drive belt, does the noise stop? or does it keep ticking away, get back to me.
Jun 3, 2008 at 8:16 AM
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