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1997 Ford Contour Engine Noise Coming from Top End

Tiny
VPEDWARDS
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  • 1997 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
This zetek engine makes an awful lot of lifter noise. How do I tell if they are pumping up? If they are working properly is there a shim that can be installed to take up any play? What else could make such a racket and still allow the car to run great?
Thanks,
Vince


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Friday, October 8th, 2010 AT 1:54 PM

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Tiny
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The first thing to check is the oil level and condition of oil, if black and sludgey, then you may have a galley blocked.

Hydraulic lifters use engine oil to pump up.

How often do you change oil?
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