1996 Dodge Ram Tapping in engine

Tiny
COLLINS6611
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  • 1996 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 201,115 MILES
Hello, I have a 1996 dodge 1500 it has 201115 miles on it and sometimes when I crank my truck there is a tapping in the engine. Now this does not occure every time and most of the time if I reeve the engine it will stop. What could this be and does this effect my engine performance?
Friday, February 27th, 2009 AT 8:22 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 109,755 POSTS
Hi:
That is the lifters. Because of the mileage on the vehicle, chances are the lifters take a few extra seconds to pump up. If it gets worse, you may want to have them replaced.

Joe
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Friday, February 27th, 2009 AT 9:18 AM

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