XK8 noisy lifters

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05-28-2009, 07:06 PM

sulup

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XK8 noisy lifters

Hello out there need to ask a question about lifters.I just bought a 1997 XK8 with 73k miles and it sounds like the lifters are chattering.Any remedies on how to quiet these boys up? Thanks. Lou

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05-29-2009, 12:09 AM

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Probably your timing chain tensioners and guides and not the lifters.

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05-29-2009, 05:42 PM

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Probably your timing chain tensioners and guides and not the lifters.

If it is, don't drive the car until you get them replaced!!

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05-30-2009, 01:34 PM

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Hey guys thanks for the reply,but I replaced the tensionors,guides,chains and water pump.It`s definitly the lifters.Any remedies? Thanks

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