Car makes a ticking noise sometimes

That ticking noise is it coming from the top of the engine-you need to be specific

Subject: noisy malibu
Hi Rasmataz, the noise seems to be coming from the top back left corner of the engine when you are standing in front of the car
thank you for showing intrest.

Try checking for a loose or disconnected sparkplug wire and again you'll know bcuz it will misfire.

Also could be leakdown problem with the lifters on that side or needs adjustment.

Hope this helps