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sticky lifter sound in tb42e
Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:53 pm
by reedy14
Hi,
Got gq with tb42e in it and has a loud ticking sound like dry lifters?? Is this a common problem and what is the best solution??
And yes it has oil... and does not get hot ect. Any help would be awesome
Re: sticky lifter sound in tb42e
Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:57 pm
by dibbo
tb42 are adjustable valves sounds like you just need them adjusted pretty easy job.
think it's 14thou hot, 8 thou cold
Re: sticky lifter sound in tb42e
Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:20 pm
by PGS 4WD
0.38mm really hot, intake and exhaust.
Re: sticky lifter sound in tb42e
Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:52 pm
by snowy365
My 2F yota engine made that sound .. was 6 broken rings
Re: sticky lifter sound in tb42e
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 6:46 pm
by reedy14
Hopefully not the broken rings option hey,
Cheers guys
Re: sticky lifter sound in tb42e
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 7:55 pm
by BadMav
Yep, adjust your rockers and you'll be sweet. Make sure you do it hot with the hot settings or it'll run rough and lead to a burnt out valve or two. PITA cos of the heat but gets the best results.