2024 x15 ticking at 1400 rpm

[RickatGL]

Ok, so the fuel pressure is good @
>30000, im struggling with quickserv and how to get the proper specs. I noticed the noise at 3 or under 3ks it now has 12ks but 450 engine hours. I will try the cutout test tomorrow but it would it only be effective if I can verify the noise is happening at that time I do the test. It isn't coming and going necessarily just not as pronounced. I hear it so much its almost becoming normal.... and then it starts tacking away and I think, wow that is a shi#t noise. Do I need to do any more tests before opening up the the top end, any special tools. I would love a way to verify a cylinder, specifically, with a stethoscope beforehand so I can confirm an issue or at least make it easier to verify.