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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 09:02 AM
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 09:58 AM
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Engine cold and tapping

Hi all

I've got a 91 explorer. I've noticed that when I start it in the morning there is a rapid rhythmic tapping sound in time with the engine. It goes away when the engine is warmed up. I don't know if something is shot in the engine or if it's a sympathetic vibration. Any ideas?

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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 11:32 AM
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Engine cold and tapping

how many miles on the Explorer.....
 
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 11:55 AM
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Engine cold and tapping

The tapping that you have is a fairly common problem. Here's a link to more info--->> https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/DCForumID107/1802.html
 
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 09:42 PM
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Engine cold and tapping

150,332 miles as of this weekend. I checked the link in the following post, so I guess I'll wait and see.

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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 09:44 PM
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Engine cold and tapping

Thanks for the link. Helped out alot.

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