1999 Mitsubishi Montero Ticking noise

Tiny
SHARON1967
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  • 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
My car was making a slight ticking noise, it was time for an oil change, so I thought (hoped) maybe that was the problem. I took it in and had the oil changed and now the noise is 5 times as bad. It seems to really worsen between 40 & 50 mph. I don't think there is anything 'knocking' about it, it just sounds like a loud ticking or tapping noise coming from under the hood. Any suggestions?
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 AT 9:28 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi there, this is a faulty lash adjuster, you may try doing an engine oil change again but run a flush compound with it as there may be some carbon fouling the bleed valve, failing this it will have to be replaced.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 AT 10:57 PM

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