Re: Dumb question about solid lifter heads

["Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>]

start by adjusting the valves. They'll make a little less noise if you set
them on the tight side of the clearance range.
If that doesn't fix it your valve guides are probably shot.
Just my experience.
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: Marc Peterson <mpeters6@rochester.rr.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 10:28 AM
Subject: Dumb question about solid lifter heads


> Are they supposed to clatter and clack?  Mine sounds like a hydro head
when
> you first start it in the morning, except that it never quiets down.  Is
it
> possible that I need to adjust the valve lash, or is it just the nature of
> the beast?
>
> BTW, I'm back on the street.  Got the exhaust manifold off (not fun), got
my
> busted studs replaced, and got the new downpipe back on.  Man, that made
it
> much quieter not having a big assed hole in the DP.  Probably that's why
I'm
> hearing the lifters now :)
>
> Marc
> re-'roc-ed
>
>
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