Noisey Lifter
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Heel & Toe
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Noisey Lifter
98-C-5 65 K After my last oil change, my engine developed a noisey lifter during start-ups , after the car has been sitting for 5-6 hrs. I,m using M 5-30 syn. Change oil and filter every 5 k. Oil pessure reads 40 lbs. on start-up. Is there any products that might help. I think that some dirt must have gotten into the engine. 1 st time i had someone else do the oil change. Approx 64 K on the engine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Corvette Cowboy
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From: Cen-Cal Broke A$$ Kalifornia
98-C-5 65 K After my last oil change, my engine developed a noisey lifter during start-ups , after the car has been sitting for 5-6 hrs. I,m using M 5-30 syn. Change oil and filter every 5 k. Oil pessure reads 40 lbs. on start-up. Is there any products that might help. I think that some dirt must have gotten into the engine. 1 st time i had someone else do the oil change. Approx 64 K on the engine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Pops
Le Mans Master
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From: Huntington tx
Oil pressure is 40 at start-up? I mean really at start-up, when it's stone cold? What's the idle oil pressure when warmed up? Mine(125,000 miles) is about 28 when hot, and I have no issues with any valve train noise. runs up to 40-50 when rowing gears. Now when it's COLD it runs up to 60 + when rowing gears.
BUT, IF you DO hear valve train noise.... pull your covers and inspect your top end. Better safe than sorry I've been told and it doesn't cost you a thing.
BUT, IF you DO hear valve train noise.... pull your covers and inspect your top end. Better safe than sorry I've been told and it doesn't cost you a thing.
Instructor
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From: Fountain Hills AZ
Check it out yourself or have someone check it. Good time to perform the Comp Cams trunion upgrade to avoid those little rocker arm bearings from ending up in your oil pan and throughout your engine. Oil pressure should be up around 40psi while cruising unless you have a high volume oil pump.
Instructor
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From: Billings MT
Check it out yourself or have someone check it. Good time to perform the Comp Cams trunion upgrade to avoid those little rocker arm bearings from ending up in your oil pan and throughout your engine. Oil pressure should be up around 40psi while cruising unless you have a high volume oil pump.
