Hello ! I have a 96 Dakota SLT with the Magnum 3.9 V-6 and it has started a loud tick when cold and as the engine warms up it just about goes away.The noise is not bottom end noise,so I would like to know if there are any issues with these symptons.The noise seems to be high up such as valve train. Has anyone had a similar experiance? Let me know!

 

could be a loose rocker.... but that wouldnt go away,
could be a collapsed lifter, i had that not too long ago
could be a .. well thats all comes to mind right off the bat

 

Would a collapsed lifter get better with heat? How "heavy" is the tick?

 

mine did

 

The Tick sounds loud like a lifter that has to much lash ( clearance) and is less noisy at higher rpm when cold.