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07-14-2006, 04:13 PM

paintballproam

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loud tapping

When ever my car is at idle or lower rpms when i can hear it, there is a loud, fast tapping. I'd like to say valve tap. What can i do to fix it?

07-14-2006, 04:29 PM

Sebba

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RE: loud tapping

its not a valve tap its probly lifters... its nothing even my engine does it for like 5 secs on start up. Some do it constantly.. its nothing to worry about.

07-14-2006, 05:08 PM

burnmyeyes

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RE: loud tapping

I read something on vfaq.com about it. mine does it most of the time...annoying as hell

07-14-2006, 06:10 PM

93eclipsegsx

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RE: loud tapping

yeah, just keep up on the oil changes and youll be fine.

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