Unless you can replicate the engine noise with throttle manipualtion by varying engine speed to 1200 to 1800 rpm, you have a driveline noise
Be sure you are running the right grade of fuel. If your octane is too low; you are asking for tapping. Could be a worn oil pump not getting the oil up top.
can you elaborate? engine noise? stationary/moving? ticking, tapping or a definite knocking?
something hitting the pipe, hot water pipe touching cold water pipe, or is it burping noise ? a tapping noise is sharp, do you live in an apartment ? is this a house, lot s of causes,
The Diff oil ir either needing changed or topped up, if its a whining noise that is.
A noisy fuel pump in a 1995 Subaru Impreza could be a sign of oncoming failure. Check the pump for the source of the noise, and it is probably a good idea to replace it.
hydraulic lifter? Rocker arm?
Check the axle; it may be leaking/out of grease.
A tapping noise in a 2002 Camaro could indicated noisy lifters. Make sure that the oil level is full, and the oil is clean and recently changed. Lifter quieting additives can help reduce the noise some.
hey man i got a 2000 mercury cougar v6 it is makeing a tapping noise under my manifold, and i dont know what that could be. but it sounds like you might be haveing the same problem im haveing. suggestion: try checking where that tapping noise was again, it might be under your manifold!.
A tapping noise might come into the engine because of heat damage to the lifters of the motor. You might also hear a tapping sound if the engine has been damaged due to a blown head gasket.
Stuck hydraulic lifter.
try checking the lifter(s)