Valve chatter

1997 FORD ESCORT
200,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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At warm idle my top end chatters upon engine deceleration and clacks quietly at idle. does not make valve noise above 2,000 rpm's. new valve lifters installed.. oil pressure issue? Maybe worn bearings or failing oil pump?
Aug 12, 2020 at 11:09 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Can you upload a video to this post so I can hear what you hear?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises

Roy
Aug 12, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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Here is the video you requested:
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Aug 12, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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Thanks. It is still there at higher RPM.

I would pull the valve cover. They had issues with this engine with the number 4 cylinder rockers. See if they are loose.

Roy
Aug 12, 2020 at 12:19 PM
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