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Whats this sound coming from the engine?

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commonrules

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I have 96 V6 just changed the oil, had 5w 30 Mobil 1 they said 5w 20 (Castrol got it for free) would be fine I put that oil in started making a faint tapping sound switched to 5w 30 Mobile 1 extended performance sound still there any one have any idea of what it could be? Probably might take it to a mechanic on the weekend. My poor pony

Here's the link to the video clip on the tapping sound hopefully nothing serious

96 V6 Mustang Knocking? - YouTube
 

wmburns

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First take the front belt off and check all pulleys and idler pulleys for bad bearings.

Next, read the following post. Something is making that whine.

Replacing Camshaft Synchronizer & Sensor - Ford Mustang Forums

Let's see what happens next.
 

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Thanks for the quick response ill be able to look at it on the weekend
 
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