ticking in 2011 3.8 coupe

[rjcbs34]

Hey guys! i have a 3.8 coupe grand touring and i bought it about a month ago and i hear a ticking sound, especially when i idle it. it has 120k miles on it and has had regular oil changes and a clean title, bought it from a dealership. I don’t know what the ticking is so i thought i’d ask it here. hope y’all can help thanks!

 

[scottdk]

The 3.8L engine has adjustable valve lashes, and IIRC the owners manual states to check at 60,000 miles if excessive tappet noise is heard then adjust if needed.