1995 Dodge Stratus taping and knocking

1995 DODGE STRATUS
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MARYELLIS1976
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Noises problem
1995 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 147.k miles

have been having several problems with my car i think the heads are bad on it for one.noe theres this taping noise coming from the engine by the transmission fluid holder it gets faster when you hit the gas.do you have any idea what this could be?
Apr 6, 2009 at 7:24 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
It sounds like a rocker arm is loose. You need to remove the valve cover off to see if that is the problem.
May 6, 2009 at 11:25 PM
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