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    Piston slap, Lifter or rod?

    Yes. I replaced the In/Exh gasket. Had no tell tale of leaks. Niether did the manifold. I have also pulled all injector plugs with no difference in the noise. I will go over it tomorrow night with the stethoscope. I'm thinking valvetrain, as one would think it's tone would change with load if...
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    Piston slap, Lifter or rod?

    If the same tone while driving, would that be towards lifter/pushrod/rocker? Thank you, Ed
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    Piston slap, Lifter or rod?

    It stays the exact tone through the RPM/loadrange. It is there at startup hot or cold. Shortly goes away. Any revving out of gear will bring it. Driving brings it. Idle with foot on brake/stopped/ in gear, I cannot hear it. Thank you, Ed
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    Piston slap, Lifter or rod?

    I was trying that, but it got too hot out today. Been at it for 5 hours here in Vegas. I will probe better tonight. Thank you. Ed
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    Piston slap, Lifter or rod?

    Oh, 1996 XJ 4.0L Ed
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    Piston slap, Lifter or rod?

    I have read over the forums here & other places. I am not able to get a real diagnosis. I have a tapping that is there right at start, when revved or under power driving. I have tried different weight oils, MMO, Seafoam (Oil & intake). I was told it's a stroker, but only have a recipt for a...
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