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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: nmp on 05 May 2010, 14:50:00

Title: noisy lifters
Post by: nmp on 05 May 2010, 14:50:00

On start up from cold the lifters rattle for a few seconds and then go quite, but now i have noticed that when the engine is warm i get the same rattle when lifting off the throttle, not under acceleration.I have just had a oil change yesterday, any ideas?

Title: Re: noisy lifters
Post by: nmp on 05 May 2010, 18:41:23

Has anyone got any ideas?

Title: Re: noisy lifters
Post by: dbug on 05 May 2010, 18:55:23

What condition was the old oil in?

Title: Re: noisy lifters
Post by: nmp on 05 May 2010, 18:57:07

Dont really know had it done at garage.

Title: Re: noisy lifters
Post by: dbug on 05 May 2010, 19:01:57

Suggest a couple of quick oil/filter changes  -  you can also add Wynns hydraulic valve lifter treatment asap.  Should cure.

Title: Re: noisy lifters
Post by: nmp on 05 May 2010, 19:08:13

Do you think thats what the rattle is when hot and driving?

Title: Re: noisy lifters
Post by: dbug on 05 May 2010, 19:36:48

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Do you think thats what the rattle is when hot and driving?

Probably - difficult to be precise without hearing a noise  ;)

Title: Re: noisy lifters
Post by: nmp on 05 May 2010, 19:44:34

cheers

Title: Re: noisy lifters
Post by: Bose Addict on 06 May 2010, 12:20:01

Mind you some V6 lifters are permanently noisy hot or cold!  Try listening with a stethoscope on the cam cover for a real shock!   :)