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Don't drive is it a back fire or a misfire. Is the car low on power is the engine running rough have you a warning light on, is there oil in the water. A backfire with rough running might be a blown head gasket check the compressions. And let us know the outcome.
Check the spark plugs and small air lines throughout the engine compartment. One bad air or vacuum line could easily offset the firing in one or more of the pistons.
Classic valve train issues. Sounds like the valves are tight. One thing that concerns me is the "sudden onset". Valves usually tighten over time. Make sure you also tighten the cam chain as well.
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