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Q: If your lifters are not pumped should they be spongy?
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Why is the lifters knocking after you have changed all of them?

If they are hydraulic they need to be pumped in oil first.


Why don't brand new lifters stop ticking after correct valve adjustment?

Worn or bent push rods or worn rocker arms. Incorrect adjustment procedure. depending on what type of lifters some of them have to be pumped up manually .Worn or bent push rods or worn rocker arms. Incorrect adjustment procedure. depending on what type of lifters some of them have to be pumped up manually .


When priming a new crate motor why does only one head prime but not the other?

cause the lifters are not pumped up?


How do you replace the lifters on a 97 cavalier?

Which engine, 2.4 DOHC or 2.2 OHV ?? The 2.4L they MUST be spungy and NOT pumped up solid. If they are pumped-up they wont let the valves close and you will have serious damage.


Do you tell if you need to bleed the brakes?

Spongy brake pedal that can be pumped up to more solid pedal Brake fluid system has been opened for repair or part replacement Spongy brake pedal that can be pumped up to more solid pedal Brake fluid system has been opened for repair or part replacement


Does a 1975 350 engine have mechanical flat tappet lifters?

typically no it should be hydraulic lifters unless someone has changed the cam and lifters in the engine.


How do you replace the hydraulic lifters in a 1973 to 76 Chevy 350 engine?

It's not recommended to change just the lifters. The cam and lifters should be replaced together. To get at the lifters, you can remove the rocker covers and intake manifold, loosen the rockers enough to get the pushrods out, then pull out the lifters.


Should my horse's frog look inflamed and spongy looking?

No it should not. Your horses frog may be infected. The frog in a horses hoof is supposed to be softer than the rest of the hoof, but it should NOT be spongy.


Should you replace lifters and rockers and pushrods?

Only if they are worn.


How do you cure hydraulic lifter tapping?

I have a mitsubishi galant 2003 and the hydraulic lifters are tapping. It comes and goes. Should these be replaced? Have the lifters adjusted.


1997 S-10 has a ticking noise in the engine?

its most likely your lifters tickin cuz there worn out / pumped out of oil replace them..... wont ruin motor just robs hp


You replaced rear brake shoes and drums your brakes are now fading and have to be pumped to stop There are no leaks and the adjustment is up where it should be?

Try bleeding your brakes. If there is air in the system it can give a spongy feeling to your brake pedal and require you to pump your brakes and/or put your brake pedal to the floor.