Hi All.
I searched "lifter noise" and found some info, but I want to ask the masses. Lately when I start the XJ, I will get a sound like I am not running all 6 cylinders, then it will flatten out and I have a loud ticking coming from beneath the valve cover. It will tick (loud) for about 5 minutes, then quite down, then go away, most of the time. To all of you, does that sound like a sticking lifter? Is there any way to loosen it up? I heard 1 QT of tranny fluid in the oil? Marvels Mystery oil? Or oh crap, pull the head and replace the set? Does the cam need to be replaced also? Any info will really help. Thanks, and keep wheeling.
Rock.Wgn
San Diego
I searched "lifter noise" and found some info, but I want to ask the masses. Lately when I start the XJ, I will get a sound like I am not running all 6 cylinders, then it will flatten out and I have a loud ticking coming from beneath the valve cover. It will tick (loud) for about 5 minutes, then quite down, then go away, most of the time. To all of you, does that sound like a sticking lifter? Is there any way to loosen it up? I heard 1 QT of tranny fluid in the oil? Marvels Mystery oil? Or oh crap, pull the head and replace the set? Does the cam need to be replaced also? Any info will really help. Thanks, and keep wheeling.
Rock.Wgn
San Diego