2003 Mitsubishi horrible startup noise/throwing codes

Tiny
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Engine problem
2003 Mitsubishi V6 Front Wheel Drive Manual 65000 miles

Car makes VERY loud ticking/clacking noise on most cold starts, and probley 50% of any startups regardless of temp. At first it would only last about 15 seconds. 2 months later, it lasts several minutes or never goes away. Sounded like sticky lifters ("adjusters" as Mits. Calls them), so I replaced them. Didnt go away. Engine light is on - threw codes for cam and crank sensors being bad, but I highly doubt they both just died at the same time.
Then yesterday, the car just wouldnt start. Period. It's dead.

Anyone else had this problem?
Sunday, December 9th, 2007 AT 10:02 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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They can both go out at the same time. If the car is not getting spark then dont be so sure to doubt that it isnt the crank or cam position sensor!
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Monday, December 10th, 2007 AT 8:58 AM

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