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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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slight tapping from my escort cos, seems to come and go, any idea's and any cures would be much appreciated
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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you say tapping from where im gussing the head?????????
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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sorry yes from the head good buddy, people have told me that some sort of oil treatments could sort this, just wanting opinions from anyone who's had this experience
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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Give it an oil & filter change if it's still there after that then it's probley a lifter fucked
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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yep, probably a sticking lifter, you could try that hydraulic lifter treatment see if thats helps, if not maybe a oil and filter change, failing that replace the lifters.
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