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Old May 28, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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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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Old May 29, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Probably your timing chain tensioners and guides and not the lifters.
 
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Old May 29, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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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!!
 
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Old May 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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