Channel595 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 so my 92 has about 210,000 miles on it and i only had it about 2 months but is it common for the lifters to go flat and be noisy at this mileage? ive seen a few other posts bout this but just wondering if im alone here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriskaw440 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 well my 1990 has 246,000+ miles and especially during warm up / the first few miles, the valves are kinda noisey and I am told its pretty typical, and my engine is the original, never rebuilt. The valves are hydraulic so with this kind of age, they can bleed down faster and once the oil fully circulates and engine is at normal operating temp...it runs considerably quieter. the noise doesnt effect the performance .... it still runs perfectly and doesnt smoke or consume oil. It's just a bit annoying to hear. -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 No, it's not common for lifters to go flat. IIRC there was a recall on 92's ONLY regarding valve seats...hmm. Could also be exhaust leaks at the manifolds. Check into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I'm also over 210k on my 89. I use 1qt lucas oil every change, it keeps them quiet until about the time I need 2 change it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inwood73 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 well i had 285,000 klm's on mine and they made a tick sound untill they warmed up, anoying as hell, i replaced them and the problem solved, just one of those things i guess with this engine that seems to be a achilies heal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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