T180 ticking sound

[calypso428]

2004 bobcat t180 - 3400 hrs , well maintained . Just in the last couple of weeks It has developed a ticking sound that increases as the rpms increase . I have searched for exhaust leaks and hoping it is not something serious ... its functioning normally everything else is working great , no fluid use , no smoke ?! Wth Thanks , Tee

 

[farmshop]

I would look at the alternator belt as well as the hydro drive belts. You might have a strip peeling loose. Also we had a t 190 the cooling fan would rub on the housing slightly