it is making a loud ticking noise nunder head cover,twards passenger side

2004 TOYOTA COROLLA
228,000 MILES
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HELENDANIELS
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my car is making a knocking noise from the engine i think its a valve or cracked head, but it doesnt run hot or doesnt use any oil
Aug 21, 2012 at 5:34 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Depending on the source of noise. It could be the valve clearance or others but you would need to remove the valve cover to inspect.
Aug 21, 2012 at 6:04 PM
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