loud noise when starting up

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KNDXFD11
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i have a 1998 ford explore v-6 65,000 miles

when it is cold the vaules make a loud noise upon starting up maybe last about afew seconds then it
stop. could this be my oilpump going bad or need
lifters.
May 17, 2007 at 2:39 AM
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[quote:21fff95507="kndxfd11"]i have a 1998 ford explore v-6 65,000 miles

when it is cold the vaules make a loud noise upon starting up maybe last about afew seconds then it
stop. could this be my oilpump going bad or need
lifters.[/quote:21fff95507]

Sounds like lifters leakdown problem-shows up on initial start-up and disappears within a few secs.

An oil change won't hurt with a thicker oil or just lifters replacement.
May 17, 2007 at 4:48 AM
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