OK - i have a 1984 Chevy S-10, 4-wheel drive, 6 Cyl. engine, just over
180,000 miles. After starting at after it sitting for about 2 weeks, I noticed thier was a slight ticking sound coming from the valve cover area - was not worried about it - have dirven it a coule of times since them, now it is VERY loud, oil presure is good, oil level is good. I took off the belts today, to make sure the noise was not coming from the alternator or the water pump, no difference - got one of the automotive stethescopes, and it is much louder on the passanger side - and of course, gets louder when the engine is going faster - will still quite loud at an idle.Engine is not smoking at all, and uses no oil, has plenty of water - this is really the only major issue I have had with since I got it over a year ago.
I have never dealt with a rod going out, or other problems like that - so I have no idea what to look for or what they sound like - so if anyone could give me some ideas, I would love to hear from you.
If it something going on with the engine, I think it will be headed for the junk yard, unless I can sell it - it does still run, and has a new transmition in it - so it might be worth something to somebody just for the trany.
Any insight into what may be going on would be greately appreciated,
Scott