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Darryl Williams Posted on Oct 17, 2015
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1999 Alero 1100. Why is it making a ticking sound?

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Check your engine oil level to make sure there is oil in the engine.

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check the seal on your exhaust at the head and the pipes could be an exhaust leak

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