<VV> engine ticking- I need your opinion

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/27/2006 3:50:50 AM Pacific Standard Time,  
BobHelt at aol.com writes:

Assuming  that you adjusted the lifters correctly, you probably have a  
sticky  
or dirty lifter. First, I'd suggest an oil and filter change. Then  I'd  run 
the car on the freeway for 10 miles or so. If you still have  the ticking,  
you 
could try a can of stuff from the FLAPS. if the  ticking is still there,  
replace the lifter.
Regards,
Bob  Helt



By - "a can of stuff" Bob probably means the Engine cleaners like Bardahl,  
Kreen, and many others (Is Marvel Mystery oil also one of these?). Some are  
called "Top engine cleaners" and go in the gas to clean, primarily, the  
combustion chamber. You need one that is designed to add to the oil. (Some  products 
say that they can go into either location). They are really  concentrated oil 
detergents and will tend to loosen up lots of stuff inside the  motor - Not 
always a good thing!! But if you are sure the cold adjustment is  correct and, 
perhaps, have tried a hot adjustment, You might as well give it a  try. I 
second the cautionary note that the engine may have to get fully warmed  up to 
allow enough oil through the lifters to fully "pump them up"  -Seth