1995 Saturn - noisy valves ????

I just bought a 95 Saturn SL1 - 1.9 SOHC. The valves sound noisy to me, almost like mechanical lifters out of adjustment. Is this noisy valve train common to these 4 bangers ???? It's got plenty of frest oil and a filter. The car has 145,000 miles....

Thanks

Brian..........

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If oil changes have been neglected or the oil level not kept up, what you are hearing may be a worn timing chain. A noisy timing chain can signal impending doom. You may want to have a Saturn mechanic listen to your motor to diagnose it.

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