1986 Buick Regal engine tapping

1986 BUICK REGAL
40,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MYKEBREAR
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ok i ask a question about my car smoking an someone told me to check the pcv valve an the valve cover gaskets an i did in fact after i changed the gaskets i notice that my theres a loud tapping coming from my driver side valve cover how will i go about fixing this problem
Feb 26, 2010 at 5:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, remove the valve cover and check if there is a loose rocker arm. Let me know what you find.

Joe
Mar 2, 2010 at 9:41 AM
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