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Old 07-20-2006, 12:23 AM
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Default Re: engine ticking

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Originally Posted by ChevyHighPerformance
Is it possible that the breather hose to the K&N tube is blocked or pinched? This hose is part of the PCV system that flushes fresh air though the engine and pulls the vapors into the intake to be burned as part of the combustion. If the breather hose is blocked a vacuum can be pulled and may impact the valvetrain lubrication.

I noticed the sound just prior to changing the air filter.
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