why is my engine making a tapping - clicking noise? jeep?

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eldsl

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My 87 jeep comanche straight six engine makes a tapping / clicking noise when you accelerate. At idle it sounds fine. Any idea what that noise is? and could the home mechanic fix it? -thanks
 
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Ti

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To many things that it could be, take it to the mechanic. Just tell him to give you an estimate on what he thinks it its.
 
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amawirepuller

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It's probably your timing is off just a little. Or cheap gas. First question is when was the last time this vehicle had a tune up. I'm talking cap, wires, spark plugs, oil and filter change, gas filter, air filter change. All of that can also make your engine ping. If it's been a while, do it. Also how many miles on the motor? wear and tear can make lifters do weird things. Low oil pressure can make it click too. These are harder for a do it yourselfer to do. That should get you started. Good luck.
 
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k_cash1432

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chances are your lifters are out of range and need to be adjusted....but as for putting power steering fluid in if thats a no no unless yuou wanna put gaskets and seals in the motor or blow it up put half a quart of regular ATF in it that will make the ticking go down cause it seems to stick to metal parts better
 
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