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Have big valve noise. 2.8q 30V. Any easy way of fixing it? Any addictives?

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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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Have big valve noise. 2.8q 30V. Any easy way of fixing it? Any addictives?
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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i have pretty loud valve noise (clicking at idle), its normal
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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How many miles on the car? Depending on the type of oil and how often it was changes your lifter and most likely clogged. Only true fix is to change all 30. Pretty expensive.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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its normal if it goes away.
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