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Normally loose tappets will cause a ticking sound in the engine. Depending on if you have mechanical or hydraulic tappets you may need to have them replaced or simply adjusted.
Faulty engine
Yes.
If it makes the ticking sound and the engine will not crank, then either your battery is dead or the starter solenoid is shot.
You have an old car or it's about to be broken.
It can be a hole in your exhaust system or it can have something to do with your engine.
Its possible that this ticking sound is caused from driving fast for prolong periods. Its possible that its not the engine that is making the sound, but the exhaust system somewhere. I hear a ticking sound if I drive over 140KMh for long periods. It always stops once the car cools. I hopes this helps.
get the universal joints checked on your driveshaft.
have the u-joints checked on the driveshaft.
The tinking sound if it is a light sound is probably the fuel injectors working which is normal but I would check the oil level and make sure it is full first it could be lifters ticking or clattering.
The most likely cause of a ticking sound in a motor is a bad timing belt. A valve out of time can also cause a ticking sound.
Could be a bomb but cant be sure without looking at it