Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications 3.0L Duratec Check it out..............

You're right Trevor. You should pull the valve covers (after the intake) and take a look in there to make sure a follower didn't fall off or get cocked... Don't think a hydraulic lash adjuster (no lifters in our engines) would make that noise by itself though. Would think a mechanic would know to check all of these things before saying something as drastic as piston slap...

EDIT: Sixpipes, which head gaskets were used BTW... {a sickening hunch}