just installed headers and i hear a tapping sound

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Jun 4, 2006 | 10:45 AM

Travose21

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just installed headers and i hear a tapping sound

what could that be. please help. I dont like this sound

Jun 4, 2006 | 10:53 AM

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maybe a leaky gasket??

Jun 4, 2006 | 10:58 AM

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if i had a leak in the header will it make that sound. could it be a loose or broke spark plug or could it be an exhaust leak

Jun 4, 2006 | 11:05 AM

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sounds like an exhaust leak. What gaskets did you use?

Jun 4, 2006 | 11:06 AM

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I went to a GM shop called lesson cheverlet and I brought them

Jun 4, 2006 | 11:16 AM

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I got pacesetters. Same problem; used the cheat paper gaskets that came with them. turns out one of my welds has a hole in it with a nice black streak where its leaking at.

Jun 4, 2006 | 11:16 AM

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Try waiting until dark and look under the hood with no light - could be something as simple as a plug wire arcing.

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Jun 4, 2006 | 12:50 PM

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If it's a fast ticking sort of sound, like someone tapping a balpoint pen on a table quickly, it could be your air system check valves, if you didn't delete it. I had a hell of a problem finding out what it was, since it still happened after I put new check valves in, and didn't go away until I completely removed the air system and put blockoff plates on.

Jun 4, 2006 | 04:54 PM

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I noticed a tapping noise after my header install and everyone told me that it was header ping. Sounds like lifter noise. Headers do ping, that's why some people don't like headers.

Jun 5, 2006 | 12:31 AM

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Jun 5, 2006 | 12:57 AM

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I know mine make noises too, sometimes sounds like an exhaust leak, but i have none. Valvetrain noise is more noticeable too. I just live with it. You can always drive it for a little while and then check for leaks, they will be noticeable with black soot around the leak.