98 5L V8 XLT AWD Clicking when in D and on the gas only??

Hey all, I've got one I can't figure out and would definately appreciate some thoughts and feedback. I've got a 98 5L V8 XLT AWD. The problem is that when I am in Drive and hit the gas I get a clicking noise, sounds like a loose belt but I'm not 100% sure. The sound is worse when the engine is cold, starting out from a stop or going up a hill. It is NOT the serpentine belt as that was the first thing I replaced... plus I only hear it when in Drive and on the gas. Also, it seems to go away when I get into the higher gears and lessens(but never goes away completely) when the car warms up...

Any ideas please, I'm looking for a starting point and hoping I can handle the repair myself(with the Haynes of course)??

Thanks, Matt

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matt s
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Well my 96 EB AWD V8 with 242K has a ticking...it's from the valve train for the number 5 cylinder, and most pronounced when the engine is cold or under hard acceleration.

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Vito

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