I have a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado with a 5.3, it recently...

I have a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado with a 5.3, it recently developed a ticking sound confirmed by a mechanic to be a bad lifter. I have a 1 1/2 hour trip to make in the next day or so, is it safe to drive the vehicle for this exten...

I have a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado with a 5.3, it recently developed a ticking sound confirmed by a mechanic to be a bad lifter. I have a 1 1/2 hour trip to make in the next day or so, is it safe to drive the vehicle for this extended amount of time? Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from? And how long has this been going on? It is a bad lifter and it’s been going on about a week or so Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model of your '09 Chevy? Silverado Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? The first thing that happened was the check [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) light, and traction control light came on and it behave idling rough. When the code was read it said Cyl 4 misfire. I replaced the [spark plug](/topics-spark-plug-chevy/), wire, coil pack, and injector and nothing changed. I plan on replacing the motor soon but can’t before this trip. Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? No maam