1989 GMC Van Engine noise at start up

190,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I own a GMC Vandura 3/4 ton van conversion. 5,2 litre v-8. original engine with almost 200000 miles. just recently upon start up the engine is making a noise that sounds like a "purring clicking" noise. The noise is louder the colder the engine is or the longer between starts. The noise gradually quiets and fades as the engine warms up. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Apr 18, 2010 at 2:29 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You have a lifter leakdown problem.
Apr 21, 2010 at 9:35 PM
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