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Old 10-06-2012, 10:43 AM
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Re: Help! what is this ticking?

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Originally Posted by Knuckles69 View Post
Mystery Oil did the trick. I still have a little tick but it sounds better than it has in years. Awesome. Very Impressed. Hypothetically, since it still has a light tick, how catastrophic would it be if that lifter eventually failed while I was driving? Something that's going to get thrown around the motor and cause major damage? or can I run this one till it goes completely out without damaging the engine?

Thanks again on the Mystery Oil. Will definitely be running some through the fuel system as well.
that sounds good that this is most likely a carbon issue. watch the oil color when it turns blackish replace. then add the marvel as before 5 OZ and continue to watch the oil color.

replace the oil when hot only. this removes the most debris and let it drain for a half hour.

replace the PCV and make sure this crankcase venting works/no leaks in the hoses etc. could be related to insufficient crankcase venting.
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