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2001 Lincoln Continental Repair Question


Topics covered: Dealer, Engine, Oil pump.
Mileage: 175,000 miles.

Asked on December 9, 2011

Top-end clatter on cold-start in the morning......

This car has the 4.6 engine that runs very smooth after running for a minute or so but has an extremely loud clatter coming from I believe the cam and rocker area..... what would cause this? The oil is full and it was changed a few months ago with semi-synthetic at the Ford dealer. I'm suspicious about the oil pump.... what do you guys think?

Thanks.

Avatar Asked by atomicdr

Answer

Replied on December 9, 2011

Cold weather can cause it if the oil weight used is too heavy. Was 5w30 used?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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