2002 Chevy Impala tapping noise in engine

2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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HENRYLAND2
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Noises problem
2002 Chevy Impala 6 cyl 93000 miles

the sound i hear sounds like the lifters are tapping
Nov 27, 2008 at 6:19 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

If this is the case, you can try doing a service and use a good quality engine flushing compound, follow instructions on the container and see if that helps with the noise, otherwise they will have to be replaced, have a mechanic listen to the noise before any further action is taken.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 27, 2008 at 6:56 AM
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