Engine has a bad ticking sound?

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HYBRID
23,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSEPH WISE
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Engine has a bad tick in the timing change oil pump area but is not the lifters. Motor was just put in truck with a high volume oil pump installed.
Mar 26, 2023 at 10:21 AM
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Did the noise start when the oil pump when installed? If so, it could be the oil pump mounting bolts are loose or stripped out. I can tell for sure if you upload a short video of the noise. Also, you can remove the serpentine belt and start the engine for a second to see if the noise stops, this will rule out any of the engine accessories. Please let us know what happens.
Mar 27, 2023 at 2:41 AM
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