1996 Chevy Blazer Engine tapping noise

1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
132,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CINDYS4X4
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I recently had a full tune-up and oil change with a engine flush. Well 3 days after i got it back from the shop my truck starting making a tapping noise and the oil pressure gauge started acting abnormal. I would go start my truck in the morning and it would start up and run great, and the oil pressure would be right on. This problem only happens after it runs through the warm up cycle and is at normal operating tempture. The tapping is coming from the bottom of the block. I have been told things like the timing chain is expanding and hitting the cover after engine heats up. That the oil pump is clogged after the engine flush, and main bearings. I little info in the past 3 years i have owned this truck i have been a fanatic about oil change and tune-ups or anything that came up. Because of this my truck has always run outstanding. Any real professional advice would be helpful, thankyou
Dec 31, 2007 at 11:39 PM
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Hi there,

Start by having the engine oil pressure tested with a master gauge, this will give a true indication as to the oil pressure, if pressure is ok and knock still persists , you will have to start looking for an internal mechanical fault, get the readings first, then we can consider what is the best action to take.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 1, 2008 at 3:40 AM