Noisy Lifter

[dyasper]

how do I fix the noisy lifter

[v8killa]

my mechanic put something made by mitsubishi in mine and it stoppped straight away... well after driving 50km anyway. He said it was basically colloidal graphite.

[Nick Mann]

Do a search on hydraulic lifters or lash adjusters.

[Big Ian]

:rolleyes: should make a "sticky" post about the lasher's :laugh: ...as it's the only problem (that is'nt really a problem) that get's asked about? :rolleyes5

[EdmundVR4]

my mechanic put something made by mitsubishi in mine and it stoppped straight away... well after driving 50km anyway. He said it was basically colloidal graphite.
hey v8killa,
do u you have the name of that Mitusbishi thing that made the lifter tick go away ? Name...part # ?
Thanks,
Ed

[v8killa]

Will ask him tomorrow...

[Xeroid]

Proma is one product available here, about $25 per bottle. But it is only a temporary 'fix', seems to last about 5000 km from what I'm told. Redo with oil change each time. Only permanent fix is to replace the lifter(s) but it ain't really a problem to the engine, it is just a sign of wear and noise. Our VR4 has only done about 34,000 km so no noise for a while yet.

Colloidal Graphite is graphite ( carbon flakes ) in suspension in oil. The flakes tend to thicken up the oil, give it a bit more body and therefore take up more of the gap in the lifters thus cushioning and reducing the annoying tap.