pinging/knocking in engine when idling

1997 PLYMOUTH NEON
168,000 MILES
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SUEBEE
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pinging/knocking noise in engine even when idling
Nov 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH1
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The cams may be wiped or there is a problem with the valvetrain. If the thiming belt has none been seriviced, it would most likely be that.
Nov 14, 2011 at 12:30 AM
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