If you can't hear it above 2000 RPMs, I would bet it's the T-belt tensioner.

That's what I noticed, when I changed the belt and tensioner, Voila! No more tick.

How many miles do you have on it? If you're over 60-75K+ on this belt, you might want to think about just changing it out anyway.


-john

99 Rodeo 3.2L 4WD