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Valve to Lifter Clearance #289707 12/04/00 04:51 AM
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 42 Irvine, CA 92618 N nishalp OP Member
OP nishalp Member N Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 42 Irvine, CA 92618	I have this Lifter noise in the morning and I know it is not the Timing Belt. The two sounds vary quite a bit. If it is a deep knocking sound, then it is probably the belt. If it a very thin clicking sound and is quite rapid then it is the lifters. Now my question is, is it possible to re-align or adjust the value to lifter clearance to reduce this noise? Thanks. Patel

Re: Valve to Lifter Clearance #289708 12/04/00 12:25 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 5,805 Rockford Mi USA T Terry Haines Member
Terry Haines Member T Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 5,805 Rockford Mi USA	Lifters are hydraulic,non-adjust.The 'speed' of the 'tick' or knock can give you an idea of its source.If it is at idle speed can be crank/bottom end,if its slower than idle revs most likley valve train.(cams operate at 1/2 crankshaft speed) V6 MTX 'Don't p**s up my back then tell me it's raining!!!" 'Its only nuts & bolts!' 'If I build it,fix it,upgrade it or modify it...MAYBE they will come....! Haines Motor Sports Inc, Dealer for 'Quaife America' & 'Autotech Sport Tuning' SOLE USA Dealer for the American Axle 'AUSSIE BAR'... Get a Turbo for you Zetec from HMS Inc...by 'The Demon' ...www.DemonDynamics.co.uk ..don't talk about it DO IT !!!

Re: Valve to Lifter Clearance #289709 12/05/00 03:55 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 884 Colorado Springs, CO USA J jc-aimhigher Moderator
jc-aimhigher Moderator J Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 884 Colorado Springs, CO USA	It's not like my Honda I owned. We have hydraulic lifters, not mechanical. What oil and filter do you use? John

Re: Valve to Lifter Clearance #289710 12/05/00 04:15 AM
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 42 Irvine, CA 92618 N nishalp OP Member
OP nishalp Member N Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 42 Irvine, CA 92618	I use 5w30 Penzoil and Frams best Filter (Triple Guard or something like that). I tried thicker old but the car does idle as smooth. Same problem with Synthetic. I went back to 5w30.

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