1996 Dodge Ram Tapping in engine

1996 DODGE RAM
201,115 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COLLINS6611
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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?
Feb 27, 2009 at 8:22 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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
Feb 27, 2009 at 9:18 AM
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