Ticking noise from under hood

Originally posted by HiFlow5 0
OK before you decide its a headers leak or a lifter tick do this. Get a piece of braided fuel line about 2 or so feet long. Place on side to your ear and move the other end around the engine compartment till you hear the ticking noise in your ear via the tube. This should help out tremendously before you start ripping apart the engine if it may be a header gasket.

They have automotive stethoscopes that you could use for this very thing at most tool stores. I got mine for like $5 from Harbor Freight tools.