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2.3T just started to tick.

We'' my 2.3t just started tick make a ticking sound yesterday. I haven't looked into it much. I did have the hood up with it running. Its seems to be comeing from the V/C area. The car isn't smoking excepts for the Startup. Still seems to runn fine making boost just making a loud ticking sound. I  did check the oil and found I was 1/4qt low added oil but still makes the tick. Any idea's let me know. Thanks in advance
84 Turbo coupe 2.3T Modded with 88 upper and lower intake, 88 injectors, E6 manifold, T3-4 AR.60 turbo, 31X12X3 FMIC, Homemade MBC , Greddy knock off BPV.
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2.3T just started to tick.

Reply #1 –
First verify it its coming from under the valve cover or if it is fuel injector tick? The fuel injectors can get pretty loud.

If you got startup smoke it is likely worn valve guide seals and maybe the guides. If it isn't the injectors ticking, then it could be an HLA or possibly an worn lobe.