Lifter tick

97 tacoma v6 3400 four cam is making what I belive to be a lifter tick if you are able to help diagnose or provide knowledge or know if this would set off the knock sensor more prominent to the back right corner of the engine

https://youtube.com/shorts/ErNeY7FK1Js?si=8MSQDYf6Agv5NvYs

 

I would start here…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOlmjtlO7TI&themeRefresh=1

 

Would you know if this would also be able to trigger the knock sensor?

 

Sounds like an exhaust leak, possible driver side back corner.

 

I would say yes… with a scope you can see the signal created by the crystal with just a a tap from a ratchet extension smacking the block. What is it you are trying to figure out other than the ticking?

 

I'm trying to figure out if it it a lifter tick or a needed adjustment or something like an exhaust leak that isn't needed to be fixed right now

 

Im doing the valves and he says that they tighten over time but mine are all loose?

 

Over Head Cam engines don't have lifters.
That sound is pretty loud. Sound like what tacoman2001$ said. It sounds like a exhaust leak to me also.