after 6 happy years i finally heard a scary engine noise. this seems to come from the front part of the engine. it came on gradually while doing moderate back road driving [first drive after i had just changed the oil and filter]. sounds torque related [gets louder under acceleration]; is not related to transmission [occurs in the garage if i rev it]. my wife says it sounds like an rpm related "clicking". to my ear it is not tinny like the clicking of excessive valve lash. to me it is lower pitch and has a soft bongo drum like sound. it is a solid lifter BB. i have a mechanic stethoscope, but have never used it. do i touch the point to the metal and listen to localize the noise. should i pull the intake and check out the lifters; pull the oil pan and look at the rods etc. i am stumped on where to start. if anything, it is coming from the front passenger side. i do use an electric fuel pump. i have the car in the country and i suppose i can try to find a mechanic to come over and listen to it, or i could flat bed it somewhere, but i would like to tackle this one myself as far as possible. can anyone help?? i would appreciate any comments.
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