Is it a lifter ticking?
NO. The engine computer is in open loop until the engine heats up to operating temperature 195 degrees are more. that means it don't hear the lifter noise and by the time the computer can, the lifter quites making noise.
Saturn vue V6 lifter noise when first started
A tapping noise is generally the result of a bad hydraulic lifter, plugged oil passage to the lifter, or bad tappets. Sometimes just changing to lower viscosity high detergent oil will cure it. Or "Any automotive oil additive with the word MIRACLE in it".
Bearing noise is usually deeper and comes from farther down in the engine. Lifter noise is more of a ticking and is up in the engine heads.
The most common cold engine noise in a Chevrolet 4.3L is lifter clatter. Try using a lighter weight oil and see if the noise changes or goes away.
pop off your valve cover on the side the noise is on and if you have a bent or really loose rocker arm it could be your lifter,ford has a service bulliten on faulty reatainer clips that hold the lifter in.it happened to my truck i have a 4.6 litre v8
could be a lifter sticking
you cant if rattling noise occures its a worn lifter very common on 3.1 motors
"Did you hear that noise?" -or- "Did you not hear that noise I just heard?"
hydraulic lifter? Rocker arm?
The Most Common Problem When You Hear A Noise While Turning Is The CV Boot. Rubber Boot Will Tear And you Hear It On Every Turn.