Lifter noise with only 22k?
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Lifter noise with only 22k?
Hi everyone, I thought I'd put this question out to your collective experience before I start yanking my motor apart. I own a 91 Coupe (L98 motor). Starting the car, no noise. Regular driving, no noise. Stretching each gear out a little I get a wicked valve tap at 3000 rpm and up. But the car only has 22k on it! Could it be a clogged pushrod not bringing oil where it should go? Can a lifter give up with that few miles? If I pull the valve covers off, can I get to the lifters to replace them? Last question...can you "see" a bad lifter or is it all internal damage that creates the noise? Your input would be greatly appreciated. I'm all ears
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I'ld try some hope-in-a-can before ripping and tearing. Run it with a Seafoam-like product in the crankcase then oil change w/ Mobile 1.
Others will certainly disagree.
Others will certainly disagree.
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Hi everyone, I thought I'd put this question out to your collective experience before I start yanking my motor apart. I own a 91 Coupe (L98 motor). Starting the car, no noise. Regular driving, no noise. Stretching each gear out a little I get a wicked valve tap at 3000 rpm and up. But the car only has 22k on it! Could it be a clogged pushrod not bringing oil where it should go? Can a lifter give up with that few miles? If I pull the valve covers off, can I get to the lifters to replace them? Last question...can you "see" a bad lifter or is it all internal damage that creates the noise? Your input would be greatly appreciated. I'm all ears
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Sometimes the lifters can get varnished up and stick, especially if it sits a lot. The miracle in a can thing outside of pulling a valve cover to check for something obvious may be a place to start. Personally Id try a mechanics stethescope (if youre lazy use a long screwdriver) to try and determine exactly where the noise is coming from first.
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You could also have a cat converter going bad. The converter will only make noise when it gets hot, but will do it all the time once it does.
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thanks for the tips, I've already dumped a can of Marvel Mystery Oil in it with a fresh oil change. It hasn't helped much. I guess I'll pull the valve covers off next and look for the guilty party. Might not be a bad time to throw some 1.6 roller rockers in, right?
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