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Ticking From Engine

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SVTVENOM88

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My 91 recently started ticking during acceleration and at idle. It only starts when the car is warm and gradually increases during acceleration. Has anyone had this problem? Im hoping its not a valve issue
 

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Make sure it's not a header leak, when the leak is minor it can sound just like a valve tick.
 
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Just spit ballin here but could it potentially be a lifter that's gone bad? Just an idea but by no means positive on that.
 
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