99 v6 valve tapping

[99mustang90]

got a 99 mustang v6 with some mods and the driver side of the motor is just tapping away so annoying, how do i stop this! any help is welcome. thanks guys

 

[99mustang90]

any advice?

 

[1990_LX]

Take the valve cover off and see what's up.

 

[99mustang90]

alright ill take a look at it. its getting louder.

 

[mustangfan]

Probably a lifter going bad. Just buy all new ones and have them installed.

 

[1990_LX]

I was going to say that, but you never know....