1996 Ford Mustang engine makeing knocking sound

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J.BEAR
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1996 Ford Mustang 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

my friend was doing burnouts in my 96 ford mustang and now its tapping pretty loud when i gas and goes away when it idols. i checked the rods to see what they looked like but they looked normal so what do u think it could be
Jun 3, 2009 at 3:28 AM
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Hi there,

is the tapping coming from the rocker cover? if so i would be thinking a failed lifter, was the engine over revved?

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 3, 2009 at 3:41 AM
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Hi there,

is the tapping coming from the rocker cover? if so i would be thinking a failed lifter, was the engine over revved?

Mark (mhpautos)

um ya it sounds like its coming form there and yes it was prolly over revved
Jun 9, 2009 at 3:22 PM
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Hi there,

I would be thinking a failed lifter,

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 9, 2009 at 5:14 PM
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so how much do u think that will cost to be repaired
Jun 9, 2009 at 8:22 PM
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Hi there,

this is unknown untill you have a look, it may be a lifter,or a bent push rod even, bent rocker posts, over revving a stock engine is not the best thing to do, so you best lift the lid, pull the rocker gear and start with checking for a bent push rod, I'll give you a hint, roll them on a sheet of glass, this will show you if they are bent.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 10, 2009 at 6:31 AM