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How do you stop a lifter from ticking and an oil leak around the valve cover on a 2001 Pontiac Sunfire?
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In most cases the only way to stop valves from rattling is to replace the lifters unless they are adjustable on your particular engine. Same goes for the valve cover leak replace the old gasket with a new one if it uses a gasket or reapply sealant on some models. , EzForJesus
There are products that claim to quiet lifters such as Rislone Engine Treatment which do work, but it depends on your particular situation. You might try it first before making expensive repairs.
buy a stetescope,remove valve cover where ticking is heard.put card board all around the open cover that will keep oil from jumping all over the place.turn on engine listen to each valve one by one for the tick, then adjust until click is gone.If does not go valve is worn buy a new one and install..very simple procedure..
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If a Pontiac Sunfire is making a ticking sound is it due to not changing the oil?
Sometimes a ticking sound is a valve lifter. The faster you go the faster the ticking will be. Make sure first it is not something stuck in a tire or something on the fan belt.
What would cause a ticking sound on a 2000 Pontiac grand am It does not seem to be coming from the engine but from the bottom right side?
collapsed lifter?
Why would your 2001 Pontiac sunfire make a strange loud ticking noise out of nowhere?
I'm presuming this noise comes from the engine bay?Loud ticking noises are a bad thing, particularly when they appear suddenly.Typically, this could indicate a damaged lifter or worse, a damaged rod bearing. It could also be due to numerous other causes.If I were you, I would not drive the car, with the possible exception of gettingit to your mechanic for an evaluation.
What is ticking noise in 2005 explorer?
could be a lifter sticking
How do you stop lifter ticking dodge 3.0?
only way to stop lifters from ticking is to replace the lifter. ticking or noise from lifters is caused by parts being worn most times whenthis happens the nlobe on the cam that the worn lifter is on, is also worn,so you have to decide if it is worth paying for both to be replaced
You hear noise when I start the car then when the enegin warms up the noise is gone?
Is it a lifter ticking?
Can one bad lifter ruin an engine?
yes, if its ticking bad and you like the engine, get it fixed
Why is there a ticking noise in a 1997 Honda Prelude?
if ticking noise is in engine, u most likely have a worn hydraulic lifter. check oil for correct volume and viscocity
Why would a 2001 Buick Century have a ticking sound that is only noticeable when the car is idling?
A ticking or clicking sound is probably lifter noise, the valves need adjusting
Why is there a Ticking in my 5.4 ford?
Could be a lifter or an exhaust leak on the manifold among hundreds of other things.
How do you know when to change the tensioner because you have a ticking noise?
from which part of your engine is the ticking noise coming from. if is the TOP it would most likely be lifter noise.try using a thicker oil.
What is the ticking noise in the engine in a Subaru?
A normal ticking is the fuel injectors opening and closing, a very loud ticking with bad mileage and poor performance may be a sticky lifter, aka hydraulic valve lash adjuster. If the latter try something like Marvel's Mystery Oil or another sticky lifter nostrum before launching into a difficuly and expensive replacement.
