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Ticking sound coming from the drivers side of the engine?

Tiny
MIKEYG82
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  • 1979 CHEVROLET VAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 6,000 MILES
What could cause a ticking sound coming from the drivers side of the engine, other than the lifter, only ticks when foot on gas?
Saturday, December 8th, 2007 AT 8:41 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Could be time for a new donut on the exhaust pipe.
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Saturday, December 8th, 2007 AT 8:49 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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I would check for a loose spark plug which can make the noise you are describing.
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Saturday, July 20th, 2024 AT 1:16 PM

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