Loud tapping from top end

Tiny
JERAN CADORETTE
  • MEMBER
  • 2011 FORD FUSION
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 37,000 MILES
Put a Fusion 2.5 in my Mazda3 that died. All has been fine for about 3,000 miles and the other night I noticed a loud tapping sound after I turned off the radio. Here is a clip: https://youtu.be/S0HReP-8hb8

It sounds like it is the top end to me, and it quiets down a little when the motor warms up.

I have tried seafoam it and then changed the oil. I pulled the valve cover this morning and nothing looks obviously wrong to me.
Friday, July 29th, 2016 AT 6:41 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
Sounds like a cam follower if overhead cam or a loose rocker arm if push-rod. Could need an adjustment or it is a lifter.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, July 29th, 2016 AT 4:24 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links