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Hydraulic lifters are nonadjustable. Chances are the noise is coming from play in rocker arm, or ignition out of time. If you are sure it is the lifter, then it must be replaced.
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Are noisy hydraulic lifters covered under extended drivetrain warranty?
If the hydraulic lifters are making noise they shouldn't be making, then there's probably more to it, and it's likely a problem which should be covered under such a warranty.
You changed out your hydraulic lifters in a 1999 mitsu galant v6 and they still make the same clicking noise why?
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What is causing a rotation noise on the rear of Toyota Celica?
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hydraulic lifters.
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Is the knocking noise from the lifters that need adjusting on 2001 ford windstar?
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What causes noisy hydraulic valve lifters?
There could be several reasons why you have a noisy hydraulic valve lifter. One reason could be worn our parts in the entire valve train. A loose rocker arm could also cause noise.
