Tapping noise

Tiny
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Hi, I have a tapping noise form engine, when I noticed, checked oil and it went really thin like water, changed oil, filter and added wynnes, still got the noise, what could the problem be, 1.6 petrol 03 plate
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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 3:51 PM

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Tiny
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Could be internal failure of a bearing from lack of oil or breakdown of oil. The damage is already done and cannot be fixed by changing the oil.

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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 3:53 PM
Tiny
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So what do u think would be the fix?
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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 3:58 PM
Tiny
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No idea at this point as I am here and you are at the car. Get it confirmed from someone and get back to me with the results.

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Thursday, July 26th, 2012 AT 4:31 PM

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