Tapping noise
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Not_Anumber
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Re: Tapping noise
Definitely change the oil spray bar above the camshaft. Its a very quick and easy DIY job to do. Some take them off, clean them with solvent or compressed air and put them back, but they aren't expensive new. A good bit of preventative maintenance in any event.
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Mc Tool
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Re: Tapping noise
Could the start up rattle just be a normal dry follower that ticks untill the oil gets there and dampens the tick . Motors make all sorts of expensive sounding noises upon start up , specially if its yours . As said above , verify oil supply via clean spray bar, and then go find something else to "fix " 
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