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Old 03-07-2008, 08:31 AM
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Re: Engine Tick

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Originally Posted by hyundaiaccent15
it actually can go away lifter tick occurs due to oil port through out center of lifter is clogged and it vibrates around makign a ticking nise b.c no oil can pass throw it. Machanics say it will go away im goign to try seafoam. To change the lifter do you have to pull the head?If needed i will but i hate setting timing.
This is true although I wouldn't use seafoam cause its tough on seals but use Auto-rx. It safely cleans without solvents.
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