XK8 noisy lifters

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May 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

May 29, 2009 | 12:09 AM

wazari

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

May 29, 2009 | 05:42 PM

hlgeorge

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Originally Posted by wazari

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

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

May 30, 2009 | 01:34 PM

sulup

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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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