1999 Pontiac Grand Am engine tapping noise

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
78,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JACKO62
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I bought a 99 grand am / engine is 3400 sfi / afer 2 weeks I got a loud tapping noise.I told the dealer he looked at it and said that engine is known for it? Nothing he can do.The car will be fine he said.The car does run fin and burns no oil.I can live with the noise if I have to but I just want to be sure the engine will not die on me
Oct 3, 2009 at 5:49 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Most likely a lifter, pushrod problem or possible oiling problem.

NO it is not normal or known for it.
Oct 4, 2009 at 1:33 AM
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