Right engine bank slapping noise

Steve Gallegos · #1 (**permalink**) 04-30-2012, 02:59 PM

The right bank has developed a slapping noise. I was wondering if it is a broken or damaged lifter?

Wbulk · #2 (**permalink**) 04-30-2012, 07:07 PM

Bad lifters are usually described as a ticking noise. Slapping sounds more serious. Time to listen with a stethescope.

dave from mesa · #3 (**permalink**) 04-30-2012, 07:09 PM

Take the valve cover off and look to see if it is a rocker.

Dirty Harry · #4 (**permalink**) 05-01-2012, 06:53 AM

Every once in a while an exhaust leak at the header can make a noise that can fool you into thinking it's a mechanical problem. Without hearing the noise you're describing, I don't know if this is a possiblity on your car, but just wanted to pass it on...

JerryD · #5 (**permalink**) 05-01-2012, 07:13 AM

I second what Dirty Harry said. I had a similar experience with an exhaust header leak. Sounds awful.

JBCOBRA · #6 (**permalink**) 05-01-2012, 10:40 AM

If you can't see something broken with the valve cover off. (Engine not running)
Warm it up a little, then take off the valve cover again. Start the engine and take a look.

Steve Gallegos · #7 (**permalink**) 05-03-2012, 05:12 PM

found the problem, blew a header gasket. Thanks for all the info on my problem.

Dirty Harry · #8 (**permalink**) 05-03-2012, 06:57 PM

Thank goodness it was something fairly easily fixed and fairly inexpensive. Curious, how a leak there will fool you into thinking you've got bigger problems.