W202 C200 1997 Engine Bay Ticking Sound

[Astr4v]

Unbearable ticking sound coming from the engine bay.. ticking sound starts from startup, idle, accelerating and deaccelerating... I've deduced that the sound is coming from the front near the timing belts.. I'll post photos and a video if someone can genuinely try to help me out.

Thanks!

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome,

Photos you can post directly here, videos you’ll need to upload to YouTube then link back here - please do

 

[Astr4v]

Hi Blobcat,

 

[LostKiwi]

Sounds like a stuck hydraulic lifter. That said going by the video all sound tired.

 

[Astr4v]

Sounds like a stuck hydraulic lifter. That said going by the video all sound tired.

If that is the case, would you happen to know the cost estimate? Thanks

 

[LostKiwi]

Sorry no idea.

 

[ajlsl600]

Take belt off try again. If still there try goin up a grade on oil. If no effect. Its prob top cover off. Do hot oil press reading, light on dash only tells u u need a rebuild!