valve tap
08-04-2008, 06:56 PM
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valve tap
i just started my car ten minutes ago and i have a freakin valve tap, can anyone help me on what i should do?
08-04-2008, 07:08 PM
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RE: valve tap
recheck the torque specs on the RRs on that side
08-04-2008, 07:11 PM
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RE: valve tap
am I able to drive it to work tomorrow and check it out after i get off work?
08-04-2008, 07:12 PM
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RE: valve tap
its your money.
08-04-2008, 07:13 PM
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RE: valve tap
its idling kind of rough too!!
08-04-2008, 07:17 PM
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RE: valve tap
Low Oil
Dirty Oil
Dirty Engine - sludge build up
Bent Push Rod
Bent Valve
Broken Lifter
No oil getting to the noisey lifter
all possible
08-04-2008, 07:37 PM
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RE: valve tap
use a stephascope to narrow down position of noise and remove valve cover and check preload/lash
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