Usually small exhaust leaks are not very loud except under load. It sounds
like you may have a problem with the valve train such as a lifter, bent
pushrod loose or cracked rocker arm
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From: <JAMEPC@aol.com>
To: <aol@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2003 6:39 PM
Subject: DML: Loud Ticking
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> All of a sudden theres this loud ticking. It sounds like it's coming from
> the #2 or # 4 cylinder area. It could be an exhaust leak but what else
would
> make a large metalic ticking sound? It's a constant 3 ticks per second at
idle
> and increases proportionatly with rpm's. It can be easily heard from
inside
> the cab with the windows up.
> Thanks for any help.
> James
> '93 318
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