2005 Kia Optima ticking noise

Tiny
JGREENE22
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  • 2005 KIA OPTIMA
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 107,000 MILES
While running the car makes a rapid ticking noise coming from the motor.
Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 AT 12:58 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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You need a live person to listen to the noise. There's no way to diagnose this over a computer, especially when there's no details, observations, or clues to work with. The noise could have a dozen different causes from a simple serpentine belt coming apart, to a rattling timing chain. You didn't even list the engine size when asking an engine-related question so I can't tell if your engine uses a belt or chain. Low oil pressure can cause lifters to rattle but not all engines use lifters. Even an exhaust leak can cause a ticking noise.
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Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 AT 4:58 PM

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