# Engine "ticking" briefly

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ticking-briefly/34666>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, 1500\
**Created:** [August 8, 2009, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ticking-briefly/34666 "2009-08-08T00:17:05Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![MikeLowe1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e68b1a/32.png) [@MikeLowe1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeLowe1)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2009, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ticking-briefly/34666/1 "2009-08-08T00:17:05Z")

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The 5.3L engine in my 2000 Silverado makes a “ticking” sound briefly when I put it in gear and stops after I’ve driven a short distance. Sticky valve lifter or improper oil filter??

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**Author:** ![oldschool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e19adc/32.png) [@oldschool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldschool)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2009, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ticking-briefly/34666/2 "2009-08-08T06:19:20Z")

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There are 3 TSB’s that could apply to your truck

1. 01-06-01-028 Engine knock on cold start up,carbon built up related,take no action.

2. 02-06-01-029. Needle bearings from rocker arm found in oil pan. Repalce rocker arms.

3. 07-06-01-016. Engine noise/damage from faulty oil filter.