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    what is causing the tapping sound in my car engine

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    +1  Views: 535 Answers: 3 Posted: 14 years ago
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      If it is tapping when you first start up,especially in the morning then you have a worn valve lifter.This noise will normally disappear when the oil pump has filled all of the galleries or when the lifter has rotated a little bit.Don't panic.I have known cars to be driven for 20 years with this noise.But do take it to a mechanic for his opinion & diagnosis.I can't say for certain that this is the noise without actually hearing the engine run.But that's what usually causes a tapping noise.


      PS,Like your name LOL

      14 years ago. Rating: 3
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        ed shank

        Good answer Tommyh.
        commented 14 years ago

        Take it to garage, have it checked

        14 years ago. Rating: 1
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          In the old day they said your "tapets' are knocking

          14 years ago. Rating: 1
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