Re: Update "ticking"

[Night Shadow <soltwede@ucsub.colorado.edu>]

On Sun, 14 Nov 1999, Phil Miron wrote: 

> Ok everyone, thanx for all the help on my '84 (with '87 engine) ticking
> problem... I checked the timing and fuel mixture with a friend and now
> it runs smoother, but still "ticks" when I punch it... I am going to try
> to check the valves (hydraulic) now...  any suggestions on an easy way
> to check this prob? Remember, the engine was sitting for 5 months before
> installed in my car, someone says I just have to run the car for a while
> (month) and the hydraulic valves will rise fully again, is this
> possible? help!!!! 

What motor is your 87? what did it come out of?  Are you sure it is
hydrolic?  There is a little trick that an old mechanic taught me about
getting lifters to quiet down, I used it on my old Audi coupe and it
worked fairly well...

Eric



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