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Clicking coming from top of engine

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Alright so, I parked my stang in the driveway and it decided to get away from me. It slowly crept down the driveway. Guess that's what I get for putting it in first without the e-brake on.

Anyway, after this happened, I started it up and heard a clicking. It was pretty loud at first, but it died down. Still somewhat noticeable when I have the hood popped. It sounds like it's coming from the top of the engine, near the intake. It's not an exhaust leak, headers are in great shape. I'm thinking it could be the lifters?
 

stykthyn

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Could be rockers as well
 
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Eh, think any damage could occur running it normally if it is the lifters/rockers? They're going to be replaced anyway when I do the 331 and H/C/I. But until I get the $$....yeah
 

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Could be the injectors,my 19lb's were pretty loud.Use a long screwdriver to isolate the noise.You'd be surprised how loud they can be.
 
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