1999 Jaguar XJ8 Engine ticks when the car is started

1999 JAGUAR XJ8
61,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RCOOLSPOT
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Can you give me an idea what the ticking noise might be. Could it be a lifter or  valve? Could be the synthetic oil I'm using. However, the car runs great.
Sep 24, 2008 at 8:34 AM
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DAVE H
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the injectors on jaguars tend to be a little on the loud side ... have a technician check this to be on the safe side !
Dec 31, 2009 at 9:26 AM
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