Memphis109C5

my vette is making a ticking noise from the motor sound like the lifter but not sure what should I do take it to the shop hate to get stuck up at a shop so I need a general idea of what it is can anybody help or know how to fix please let me know leave in Memphis Tn need fixing please help somebody

Jay_Rich

Check to make sure its not a manifold gasket. If you have an exhaust leak it will TICK a lot.

Look around the exhaust manifold for any carbon/black marks on the head, or spark plugs etc.

Jay

Old Horsepower

Mine makes a light ticking noise about 30 seconds after cold start up. Later at full operating temp its gone. Some say they have cured it by changing the oil or changing to a different oil. Like its a lifter they get to quiet down.