Ticking noise when ideling, is this normal?

I know that sounds like a dumb question, and without hearing the noise it's kind of hard to describe. I just bought my 08 tacoma, it's a 6 spd 4x4. It runs very smooth and sounds smooth while driving, but i'm noticing a kind of ticking noise when it's ideling, I personally think i'm just reading too much into it seeing that it's the first truck i've had thats not a piece of crap in a long time. Anyway, any comments, suggestions, or inputs would be greatly appreciated.

 

My 2003 does it on cold morning start ups but not all the time. not sure exactly what it is though. something with oil pressure maybe?

 

my 09 4.0 ticks like a sewing machine

 

Awesome, thanks guys i'm glad to know it's normal.

 

im no technician by any means but after working in a dealership garage you start to notice things like that. i believe what your hearing is in the valve train of your engine. its the sound of cam lobes opening and closing the intake and exhaust valves. thats a common sound in new audi's and volkswagons. my truck makes that same sound but i dont think its anything to worry about.

 

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