1997 Chevy Lumina engine ticking

1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KHOUSE
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when i first start car theres a ticking sound until it warms up then it stops what could this be
Nov 20, 2009 at 11:41 AM
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WSWJONES08
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this is normal in lumina engines, as well as many other gm engines. I wouldn't worry about it. If it continued after warming up, I would say it's a sticking lifter but you don't have that problem.
Nov 24, 2009 at 6:09 AM
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