James... how about rather than us all talking this one to death, ;-), just
take a wrench and try to tighten all the header bolts (with the engine
cold). If that eliminates the ticking then it was an exhaust leak. If
not, it's likely a lifter. I always like to try the easy stuff first. :-)
RayB
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of
> JAMEPC@aol.com
>
> What makes it even harder is that I have Headers...they only stay
> cool for
> about 2.3 seconds:)
>
> In a message dated 9/19/2003 9:21:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> Pukeloser@aol.com writes:
>
> > sounds like it coul be either a lifter or an exhaust manifold
> leak.
> > John S
> >
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