i had to replace my fuel pump because my original one caused my car to not crank now i hear a ticking noise i think around the alternator area but i can’t really tell
i have a 2001 monte carlo ss with the l67 swap

 

Id probably start with the easy thing and pop the belt off and give it a start (just for a few seconds as the water pump won't be running).

If its still ticking, I'd pop the valve covers next and give all of the rockers / pushrods a wiggle test.

 

yesterday i popped the supercharger belt off and heard it still heard it i was figuring maybe i should try that, sucks because i just got it back after 3 different mechanics working on my car i had water pump replaced, lifters, what ever a headset is too

 

Yeah, I'd at least try the accessory belt too. Definitely a long shot as most of that stuff shouldn't tick, but at least you'd eliminate all of the accessories in just a few minutes of testing.

Id bet you're going to be pulling the valve covers though. Hopefully a rocker bolt just loosened up or something.

 

Agreed. You're gonna need isolate where the noise is coming from; the engine OR the accessories (i.e., water pump, AC compressor, alternator, power steering pump, etc.)

 

Sorry late reply it was rod knock