2003 Chevy Impala Engine noise

2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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Engine Mechanical problem
2003 Chevy Impala 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

This car has the 3.4L six. The engine makes a persistent ticking sound. The ticking is always present when the engine is running and tick frequency follows the engine rpm. I suspect a collapsed lifter. Could this be a lifter or could it be something else?
Dec 13, 2009 at 3:12 PM
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