Ticking, gets louder with acceleration but lightens up when cruising?
Jan 28, 2015 at 6:11 PM
Ticking, gets louder with acceleration but lightens up when cruising?
1998 FORD TAURUS
TANYAJONES0610
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check for bent pushrod,valve train problem
Jan 29, 2015 at 6:12 AM
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It sounds like you may have a rocker arm that need to be replaced, I would see if the noise is coming from the upper part of the engine and then remove the valve cover for inspection. Please go over this guide as well
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises
Here is how to remove the valve covers. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises
Here is how to remove the valve covers. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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