Clicking sound

Tiny
SLAVO1967
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  • 1994 FORD PROBE
  • 4 CYL
  • MANUAL
  • 178,000 MILES
I have a clicking sound coming from engine in my 1994 ford probe. Car runs fine but would like to resolve. Thanks
Monday, January 17th, 2011 AT 1:09 PM

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Tiny
GINGY012
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It sounds like it is a valve tap. One of your valves in the engine are stuck. Try using Lucas oil treatment because I had the same problem and this resolved mine.
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Monday, January 17th, 2011 AT 1:13 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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It is actually the hydraulic valve lash adjusters (HLA) that is emitting the noise and not stuck valves if the diagnosis is correct. Such problems occurs when the HLA does not perform as required due to insufficient pressure and would intermittently.

Treatment might or might not resolve the problem depending on the extent of the fault with the HLA but that is the easiest way to go about and hope that it works. If that fails, you might have to service the HLA or replace faulty ones.
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Monday, January 17th, 2011 AT 1:36 PM

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