1996 Ford Mustang engine makeing knocking sound

Tiny
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1996 Ford Mustang 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

my friend was doing burnouts in my 96 ford mustang and now its tapping pretty loud when I gas and goes away when it idols. I checked the rods to see what they looked like but they looked normal so what do u think it could be
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 AT 3:28 AM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

is the tapping coming from the rocker cover? If so I would be thinking a failed lifter, was the engine over revved?

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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 AT 3:41 AM
Tiny
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Hi there,

is the tapping coming from the rocker cover? If so I would be thinking a failed lifter, was the engine over revved?

Mark (mhpautos)

um ya it sounds like its coming form there and yes it was prolly over revved
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 AT 3:22 PM
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Hi there,

I would be thinking a failed lifter,

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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 AT 5:14 PM
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So how much do u think that will cost to be repaired
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 AT 8:22 PM
Tiny
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Hi there,

this is unknown untill you have a look, it may be a lifter, or a bent push rod even, bent rocker posts, over revving a stock engine is not the best thing to do, so you best lift the lid, pull the rocker gear and start with checking for a bent push rod, I'll give you a hint, roll them on a sheet of glass, this will show you if they are bent.

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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 AT 6:31 AM

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