Normal ticking???!!

[Axm1096]

IMO, that does sound like a lifter tick noise. But I have also seen here and heard here about driving 1000's of miles with no problems.

Is it odd that it only does it when the engine is up to temp is there any oil additive that would quite it down a bit

 

[OR VietVet]

I have never been a fan of oil additives. What oil and filter do you use now?

 

[Axm1096]

I have never been a fan of oil additives. What oil and filter do you use now?

Its on 5w 30 mobile 1 synthetic with a fram filter

 

[OR VietVet]

I am ok with the oil but have never been ok with Fram. IMO use AC Delco or Wix Premium. Several members have said they use Fram with no problems and that is their choice but I just have my preferences. Again, flex fuel or gas?

 

[Axm1096]

I am ok with the oil but have never been ok with Fram. IMO use AC Delco or Wix Premium. Several members have said they use Fram with no problems and that is their choice but I just have my preferences. Again, flex fuel or gas?

Its on premium gas its due for a oil change ill have to go with ac delco on the filter

 

[Axm1096]

Would a 10w 30 be best or should i stick with the 5w 30

 

[Axm1096]

I am ok with the oil but have never been ok with Fram. IMO use AC Delco or Wix Premium. Several members have said they use Fram with no problems and that is their choice but I just have my preferences. Again, flex fuel or gas?

So i believe i found what is the broken exhaust bolts that might be related to the ticking im talking about I've read that this might be the cause

 

[TollKeeper]

That will do it.. but usually its on cold starts, and then as the metal expands from heat, the ticking noise goes away..

 

[wsteele]

So i believe i found what is the broken exhaust bolts that might be related to the ticking im talking about I've read that this might be the cause

It is a very common issue, I agree you likely have found the source of the ticking noise.

 

[Axm1096]

It is a very common issue, I agree you likely have found the source of the ticking noise.

Is there any easy way of fixing this issue instead of trying to drill out the bolts