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This car has the V6 engine. When cold and starting the engine has a loud ticking sound. It almost goes away completely when warmed up. What is the cause and how to fix?

docs in St. Clair Shores MI

Apr 9, 2009

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load engine ticking

What is your question?

This car has the V6 engine. When cold and starting the engine has a loud ticking sound. It almost goes away completely when warmed up. What is the cause and how to fix?

docs in St. Clair Shores MI

Apr 9, 2009

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Bret Bodason Apr 9, 2009

This likely the exhaust manifold or manifold gaskets. Check the RepairPrice Estimator for an estimate: http://repairpal.com/estimator

Visitoron Mar 16, 2010

It sounds to me like a noisy lifter

Visitoron Nov 27, 2010

I have a buick 2001 and it does not stop ticking i think its a lifter most of the buicks stop this one doesnt could it be also the wires in the back ?

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What are the best Buick repair shops?

RepairPal Certified shops can diagnose and repair your 2001 Buick Century. They provide transparent pricing with a minimum 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty on repairs and services.

2001 Buick Century auto repair 2001 Buick Century estimates 2001 Buick Century questions 2001 Buick Century problems 2001 Buick Century recalls

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Bret Bodason Apr 9, 2009

This likely the exhaust manifold or manifold gaskets. Check the RepairPrice Estimator for an estimate: http://repairpal.com/estimator

Visitoron Mar 16, 2010

It sounds to me like a noisy lifter

Visitoron Nov 27, 2010

I have a buick 2001 and it does not stop ticking i think its a lifter most of the buicks stop this one doesnt could it be also the wires in the back ?

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