Usually insuffucine power to starter caused by bad or undercharged battery. Try jumping it.
You might need a battery or alternator.
A bad starter can also do this.
Many parts store can test for free and all repair shops can test for you but might charge a few dollars.
The ticking noise is the metal cooling.
It is called pre-ignition, find a friendly mechanic.
yes, my 2000 grand prix gtp is losing power and makes ticking noise.
Most likely the ticking you are hearing is that from your solonoid. This is generally related with insufficient power from the battery.
Oil slow getting to the head
Sounds to me like HOT exhaust cooling down.
possibly you need a better grade of gas?
tie rod
The cool water hitting your piping hot exhaust makes the metal contract (Shrink) and it makes a ticking noise.
I just bought an 04 Malibu from a dealer and noticed a ticking noise inside the dash that sounded like the blinker was on but it wasn't. I asked the dealer about it and he told me in these cars it's typical for the turn signal to continuously catch so it would make the noise even though the blinker wasn't actually turning on
Wheel bearings or u joints
It could be a sticking hydraulic lifter or valves that are slightly out of adjustment.