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Old 04-13-2009, 12:10 AM
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My '99 5.4 (99,000) has a lifter that really raps for a few seconds when starting down the drive, then it gets quiet. If I let the truck warm up for a few minutes, I generally don't hear it.
Is this a common problem with these engines? I suppose it's major surgery to replace.
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Most likely not a lifter, especially since this is an OHC engine. Most likely a loose spark plug.



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