1994 Lincoln Mark VIII knock knock

1994 LINCOLN MARK VIII
45,865 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAK369
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my engine knocks for a few seconds on cold start ups i am using lucas full syn 5w30 and k&n gold series oil filter anyone familiar with a defect in these motors that can cause this ive had the car since 94 and i am really sick of it and i want to repair it before it blows up on me i've had the car since 94 so i know the mileage is true
Dec 3, 2007 at 10:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds to me the lifters has a leakdown problem or a weak oil pump-check oil pressure.
Dec 3, 2007 at 11:22 PM
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