Valve lifter noise - any suggestions

[MPVmike]

I have a 95 MPV making a clicking noise when it's cold. I've been told that it's the valve lifters and that it's nothing to worry about. The noise goes away on it's own after several minutes driving. Are noisy valve lifters nothing to worry about? Is there anything I can do to get rid of it?

[gruss]

wouldnt bother me to much, had cars that did it for years and still ran. you could try some slightly thinner oil, get it pumped into the heads quicker...that may minimize it.

[ShadowSE]

i run 5-30 i believe... helps quiet it down alot...

i also flushed the engine, which cut down on it ALOT.

basically, you can do that, or get new lifters (and they are not cheap, each...)

[bryanj]

I've heard its O.K. as long as corrects by the time the engine warms up to operating temp

[donlab]

This is a common problem, some have used Marvel Mystery oil.
Check out this link for more info:

http://www.mpvclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php...vel+mystery+oil.

[mikestrome]

I have tried a lot of different additives in my 1992 mpv v6 but they didn't make much difference then I tried Castrol 10w30 fully synthetic oil and wow what a difference. It only lasts about 3000 kms though which can get expensive with syntec oil I guess it's probably due to the high temperature on this engine. The other thing I found to be important is to use the filter they sell at the Mazda dealership, it doesn't cost any more than jobber filters but it seems the noise is quieter. I live in the cold Canadian climate so when it dips down to minus 20 celcius it gets a bit noisey even with the syntec.

Hope this helps.

[mazdaguy]

Pretty common problem. However it will eventually cause the top of the valves to pit which will require a valve job in addition to new HLA's and shafts.

[danbook]

Originally Posted by MPVmike

I have a 95 MPV making a clicking noise when it's cold. I've been told that it's the valve lifter and that it's nothing to worry about. The noise goes away on it's own after several minutes driving. Are noisy valve lifters nothing to worry about? Is there anything I can do to get rid of it?

Wow this thread is old but same problem with this part but mikestrome was also right. I'm hoping the guys here can answer my additional question. Can you adjust the size of the valve lifter? I bought one but I'm not aware that It really doesn't fit to where it should be put..please help thanks in advance

[penitr8r]

Originally Posted by MPVmike

I have a 95 MPV making a clicking noise when it's cold. I've been told that it's the valve lifters and that it's nothing to worry about. The noise goes away on it's own after several minutes driving. Are noisy valve lifters nothing to worry about? Is there anything I can do to get rid of it?

please,help me I have a B2600i 4x4 2.6 liter engine with a 12 valve sohc and inside the cylinder head there are these hydrolic lash adjusters at the end of each rockerarm, Ive heard that there supposed to be filled with diesal fuel and not oil b4 you put them inside the rockerarms.I have replaced the burned up 1 with different ones i got from junk yard MY PROBLEM IS.......NO matter how many times I TRY!!!... After cleaning then filling the lash adjuster , I keep hearing that tap tap tap noise so far ive tryed 5w-30 oil,diesal fuel,brake fluid im wondering can i fill it with that LUCAS oil stablizer(a type of oil that has a consistancey of honey without the stickyness)or can any 1 help me out ? Is there somthing I dont know? WHAT AM I DOING WRONG???? please any body it would be much appreciated if any 1 can help me out with ANY info anybodys got will be helpful .........................thank you once again for taking a moment to read about my problem & I hope 2 hear from any1 soon

[penitr8r]

does anybody think it might be the wrong cam shaft & rocker arm assembly that was reassemled with a different cylinderhead that wasnt crack?