1999 Pontiac Grand Am Can you help?

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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VENOM21
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well i have a 1999 pontiac grand am and i had just installed a short ram intake. So i took it for a test drive and when i had come back to my garage i started to hear a tapping sound in the engine everytime i accelerated. So i was wondering if you could please help me.
Apr 7, 2009 at 2:42 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check the intake gasket for leaks and remove valve cover, inspect cam/valve operation by rotating engine by hand (ratchet and socket on balancer bolt), make sure valves/cams are working properly.

Check for coolant in oil.
Apr 8, 2009 at 9:57 AM