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Dreaded engine tick

  • Thread starter Thread starter stangtrooper97
  • Start date Start date Jan 17, 2004

stangtrooper97

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Well, I was changing the coolant today and started the car with the hood up. It sounded like I had an engine tick. It was pretty noticeable, even my dad could hear it and he doesn't know cars. How do I tell for sure without tearing the engine apart?
 
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