Ticking noise on passenger side engine compartment

2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
112,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HERSHEY81
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I have a ticking noise coming from the bottom of engine near passenger side. I replaced oil and four camshaft sensors. Still have the ticking noise. Need help with advice or illustration on what to look for. Thanks.
May 2, 2019 at 1:46 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This could be a hydraulic lifter that has gotten plugged and is not pumping up. Your vehicle uses hydraulic lifters in the valve train to maintain the valves and it is pumped up by engine oil through a tiny hole to let the oil in. Sometimes these little holes get plugged and wont allow the lifter to pump up. But, I have included a link for you to go to below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises

Please go through this guide and use it as primary search tool for your inspection and get back to us with what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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May 2, 2019 at 4:08 AM
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