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Apr 10, 2008 | 05:35 PM

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mike9254

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99 5.4 engine tapping noise

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I have a 99 5.4 and every now and then I get a clicking or tapping noise when accelarating. To me it sounds like what a lifter would sound like on an over head valve engine. It does not do it all the time. Oil is correct level 5-30w. Any help or opinions are appriciated.

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Apr 10, 2008 | 06:09 PM

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It could be the very common exhaust manifold leak that alot of these trucks have.

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Apr 10, 2008 | 06:39 PM

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I know its not an exhaust leak. This is intermittant. I used to have a 76 International Scout II (He^& of a truck) and the lifters made this almost exact noise.

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Apr 10, 2008 | 10:41 PM

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Could be the lash followers....these engines don't have lifters.

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