2002 Lincoln LS knocking noise in the engine

2002 LINCOLN LS
95,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIM HERBERT
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I changed the valve cover gasket and now the engine knocks when accelerating quickly .... I don't know where this is coming from....

It almost sounds like stucky lifters only on that side of the engine. Purchased an oil additive to clean and lubricate the lifters which did not work....
Jan 11, 2010 at 7:55 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Any of old gasket fall into engine? are plugs seated well and wires snaped on tight?
Jan 12, 2010 at 11:03 AM
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