1998 Chevy Cavalier replaced cylinder head and now knocking

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
167,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAYMEE75
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just replaced cylinder head and now getting loud, fast knocking/tapping noise coming from engine/head
Aug 9, 2010 at 6:37 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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When removing head you MUST put lifters/pushrods/rockers back in same place they were removed.

If you mixed them up, I would replace the lifters and pushrods.
Aug 10, 2010 at 8:45 AM
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