1995 Ford Windstar engine tapping when started

1995 FORD WINDSTAR
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GGARNER3
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what cause the engine to knocking on top of engine
Oct 10, 2008 at 4:00 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Valvetrain noise can be caused by alot of things. Broken valve spring, bad lifter, bad rocker arm.Need to locate which side the noise is coming from and remove the valve cover and give it a good look to see if you can notice anything
Oct 10, 2008 at 8:07 AM
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