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Sold the Escape, it's Rannnnngggerrrr time

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Old 08-17-2009
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Originally Posted by HulkJR
well one thing is that Lifters dont make a "knocking" noise. you can try a few things, take the drive belt off see if it still make the noise... get a stethocope and get the vehicle to make the noise then start cancelling cylinders so you can isolate it to a specific cylinder. (to me it doesnt sound like valvetrain but not too sure) pull the rocker arm covers and see if you've got a broken spring/rocker arm. or try doing a compression test

Ok, stupid question. What the f is a valve train? Sorry, I know engines, but never heard that word.
 
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Ok, stupid question. What the f is a valve train? Sorry, I know engines, but never heard that word.
Valvetrain. is a word that describes the parts that control the valves in the heads. hope thats clear
 
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thats clear, thanks. I feel stupid lol
 
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Kick that mechanic in the nuts.
 
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Kick that mechanic in the nuts.
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Cool man, glad you finally got one.
 
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I'm glad I finally got one too. I have a lot of plans for it.....if repairs don't eat up all my money.
 
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