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koho2731 · 12-15-2005, 05:50 PM

What no mention of lifter tick

A very common problem for all DSM's. Lifter tick can cause a "phantom knock". 50 wieght oil can help, but I'm not a big fan of running that heavy wieght of oil. The 3rd gen revised lifters are the best way to fix this problem.

12-15-2005, 05:50 PM	#3
koho2731 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover, DE Member #997 My Ride: 95 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (1)	What no mention of lifter tick A very common problem for all DSM's. Lifter tick can cause a "phantom knock". 50 wieght oil can help, but I'm not a big fan of running that heavy wieght of oil. The 3rd gen revised lifters are the best way to fix this problem.