Speedmonster185

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I have a 2000 1500 with a 5.3 in it. It was getting close to 105k miles now. I have a quick question. Relatively recently I started noticing a very faint clicking or ticking sound (not sure how else to explain it) right about 1200rpm, and that's it. Nowhere above or below that, just at that one spot. I don't remember it doing that before, so I just wanted to see what you thought. What do you think it could be, and is it a problem I need to take care of? Thanks for the help

andrew383

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where do you hear it at? in cab? when your under the hood?

Speedmonster185

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It's coming from the engine definitely, but I can very faintly hear it in the cab while driving. Not if the windows are open or the music is on though.

Speedmonster185

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Anybody have any ideas?

chevrolet all the way

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it may be the famous chevy tick. the o ring on the oil pump will get loose and cause a small tick noise from 2 lifters not getting the proper amount of oil. it wont hurt a thing just be a little noisy.

but theres no way to know for sure. is it there at all at idle?

budhayes3

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The only time my engine isn't ticking is when it isn't running...

Storm04

I heard a ticking in a car once... and then the engine exploded...

chiliz666

i got a 2000 4.8 with some ticking that sound like under the cab but had possible started after some shorties were installed. it crackles and ticks. i found that it was a header bolt that broke and leakinge exhaust. maybe same prob?

03chevyroyce

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my 03 4.8 does the same thing
i can defiantly hear it around the RF wheel well
exhaust gasket maybe?

Nicksilverado

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most likely a lifter tapp my ole ragged out 5.3 does the same thing mine started about 130,000 miles and it never looked back lol got 176,000 on her now it wont hurt nothin.....knock on wood..hell mine might blow up tomorow!