Hello everyone. Well I introduced myself in the general forums. So lets get this party started!

2002 C32 AMG
102k miles
Oil changed 2k miles ago

This is my first Mercedes. It turns out after talking with owners, that most MBs have pretty loud engines. My car sounded like most of the others I have heard. But this loud ticking just started a few days ago. I was hoping it was the purge valve bracket as I have an early model C32. But its definately not that. The ticking does not go away after the car warms up. It appears to be coming from the driver side head. Aside from the ticking being annoying, it doesnt seem to adversly affect anything at this point. But it certainly sounds like a lifter. Being that the car has 102k miles on it, I imagine the top end could use some freshening up. The video below is only 2mb. It should stream if you click on it. There is a shot from outside the car, and one with the hood open.

http://www.kpapartments.com/misc/ticking.wmv


I am a DIYer. So if I can help get a diagnoses, I can order some parts and get this taken care of. I love this car, and want to mod it further. But only after I take care of all the issues I have first. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!