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I have a 2001 lincoln ls v8. had valve cover gaskets replaced and loud knocking noise like something was dropped in the motor. what do i do?

No noise before valve cover gaskets were changed. still cranks but noise is so loud sounds like something is gonna break. if something was dropped down in there where would it go? what should i do to get it out? had a shop look at it and they said it sounded like something was down in it but where?

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    could something be loose? please someone tell me where to start before i start taking stuff offf....HELP

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I would have a mechanic friend (if you have one) remove the valve covers for inspection and make a video of the disassembly.This will give you evidence of the shops negligence.If nothing is present on top of either cylinder head, the oil pan may have to be pulled for further inspection. Look at the valve covers and make sure all of the bolts are installed.The shop could have dropped a bolt in the valvetrain area.If small enough, it could fall through a oil drain hole in the head.If you dont have a mechanic friend who can work on it,but you know someone who is knowledgeable about engines,I would take that person with you to the shop who done the work and demand they find out whats wrong,on their dime.Make sure your friend is there and demand that he be allowed to watch the disassembly process.If the shop denies they done anything wrong, you might have to get a different shop to inspect the engine,but I would get video evidence so theres no dispute theyre at fault. It would be nice if you could make a quick video and upload it to YouTube,so we can listen to the noise its making.

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I guess I would start by taking the valve covers back off. Whoever replaced the gaskets should be responsible.

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