How can you tell the difference between a lifter noise and engine problems?

HELP4EBONY

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2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
175,000 MILES

I'm getting conflicting opinions from mechanics and I'm not sure whether to be worried about the noise or not.

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 AT 3:22 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Any noise is an issue, no matter what the mileage. A good trained ear will tell where the noise is coming from.

Roy

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