tapping noise

aceseverywhere

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Jul 4, 2009
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k guys i jus did a 7mge drop like almost 4 months ago gunned it a few times. did a few wanggang time attacks. for the past month or so i been hearing tapping sound, only when iv driven for a bit and i stop then i can hear it, very mild shaking, it idles jus fine no check engine light. and now since 3 three days ago when i wake up to start it in the morning it will be a hard start, everything will crank but wont start until iv tried like 8 times then it will fire up. i figure its kuz the engine is still cold, but it has never done that before. what could it be?????? bestow me with ur knowledges
 

aceseverywhere

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Jul 4, 2009
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not to sure but i think its comming more from the top side. i used my stethascope to listen to the oil pan to see if it was rod knock and it fine. some others suggested valve drop wich is more than likely the case but i dont know how check the clearance. is ther some kind of tool that i can use? i already know how to take the head off.