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Valve chatter

Tiny
DAKOTA BILLINGS
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  • 1997 FORD ESCORT
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
At warm idle my top end chatters upon engine deceleration and clacks quietly at idle. Does not make valve noise above 2,000 rpm's. New valve lifters installed. Oil pressure issue? Maybe worn bearings or failing oil pump?
Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 11:09 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Can you upload a video to this post so I can hear what you hear?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises

Roy
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 11:40 AM
Tiny
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Here is the video you requested:
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 12:10 PM
Tiny
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Thanks. It is still there at higher RPM.

I would pull the valve cover. They had issues with this engine with the number 4 cylinder rockers. See if they are loose.

Roy
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 12:19 PM

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