2003 mercedes cylinder 1 is making a ticking noise?

2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320
100,000 MILES
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FELIXCALHOUN
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there is a tapping or ticking noise coming from cylinder 1 when at idle
Apr 10, 2012 at 7:18 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check if the no. 1 sparkplug wire is leaking -if not further investigate the valve train-
Apr 10, 2012 at 8:48 PM
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MASSIMO
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number 1 is right side bank are you sure is no the purge valve.
May 8, 2012 at 3:29 AM
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