'02 Blazer 4.3L Lifter Collapsed/Stuck
Sparky1349
09-11-2010, 02:28 PM
Hey Guys,
Had a real bad lifter noise after replacing the LIM gskts, so took it apart again and pulled out the front lifter on the passenger side and it was stuck about an 1/8 inch from the little wire keeper.
It is soaking in acetone now. If it frees up should I replace it anyway (1 lifter at Advanced Autoparts `$10)?
Should I replace all the lifters (~$130)? Just the lifters that are sticky (~$???)?
This is the kids car, don't want to invest a bunch of money in it?
I respect your opinions. Thanks you guys rock.
Sparky
Had a real bad lifter noise after replacing the LIM gskts, so took it apart again and pulled out the front lifter on the passenger side and it was stuck about an 1/8 inch from the little wire keeper.
It is soaking in acetone now. If it frees up should I replace it anyway (1 lifter at Advanced Autoparts `$10)?
Should I replace all the lifters (~$130)? Just the lifters that are sticky (~$???)?
This is the kids car, don't want to invest a bunch of money in it?
I respect your opinions. Thanks you guys rock.
Sparky
old_master
09-11-2010, 04:59 PM
If it didn't make any noise before the gasket replacement, I'd take the lifter apart, clean it out, fill it with oil, make sure the push rod is not clogged, and put it back together.
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