1998 Saturn SC1 knocking in valve train

1998 SATURN SC1
113,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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COTTONMOUTH
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after runing low on oil,i noticed a knockig noise by my lifters when i accelerate fast.none existent at slow acceleration.plued the cover and everything looked normal.lose of power and wants to stall when i come to a stop.besides idleing rougher then normal it sounds fine at idle.what do u think?thanks
Jan 22, 2009 at 9:16 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the valve clearance, inspect lifters and mike out the camshaft
Jan 22, 2009 at 10:25 AM
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