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Thread: ticking on cold starts

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    Default ticking on cold starts

    anyone have a similar problem with their 540? my car seems to be ticking on cold starts then gets quiet when it warms up. im guessing this is the lifters not having enough oil?
    Mark

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    Could also be a cracked exhaust manifold, especially if they're welded tube headers.
    gale
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