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What is that Tacking noise

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Old 10-01-2009, 12:14 AM
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so my 1985 4runner 22re makes a tacking noise at about 3000 rpm and i thought it was the oil running low so i changed the oil but this noise is like the cylinder or sumthing can some one tell me what the heck is it?????
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could be anything from the valves clacking, to rod knock
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Timing chain? Maybe a worn guide causing the chain to have some slack?
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a leprechaun tapping on your block with a small bronze hammer....
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