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Old 06-12-2012 | 06:09 PM
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Knocking noise

i have 1999 E430 and it has a knocking sound comming from my right side head, its not a ticking or tapping sound, its a knocking sound, i have narrow the noise too cly. #2, now the question is what can it be, the cam, the lifter, or the rocker.

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Old 06-13-2012 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by l pagan
i have 1999 E430 and it has a knocking sound comming from my right side head, its not a ticking or tapping sound, its a knocking sound, i have narrow the noise too cly. #2, now the question is what can it be, the cam, the lifter, or the rocker.

thanks
luis
Rod knock? But I've haven't heard that sound in over 20 years.
Old 06-14-2012 | 01:01 AM
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* A link to a youtube video of your car making this sound.

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