Quote Originally Posted by wishihad50k
I will try to use different oil weights, and "drive is like I stole it" (dont need an excuse to do that). If it was sticky lifters, would it come and go though? It doesnt do it all the time (thank you God) its very random, but its always during idel and yes it goes away after 2500 rpms. Thanks for the suggestions!
Probably the hydraulic valve lifters. I had the same noise during cold starts when using 10W40 Shell Helix Plus. After switching to Mobil1 0W40 and adding LiquiMoly Hydraulic Valve Lifter Cleaner the ticking noise is almost gone (except for the first second after a cold start - this is normal behaviour, since oil needs to circulate thru the valve lifters).