[s-cars] Lifter noise

[Mike Claire]

Thanks Bob.  What may have contributed to it was the 2nd gear, full
boost 4 wheel power slide I executed on the 180 degree offramp just 30
seconds before I noticed all the noise.  I found this discussion on a
Miata forum that discusses hydraulic lifter noise, hot oil, and high g
turns.  Those cars seem to have a lot of lifter noise and they don't
worry about it.

http://www.miataforum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=33&t=000015


On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 08:22:29 -0500, Bob Rossato <bob.rossato at att.net> wrote:
> The lifters are real sensitive to oil levels.  If you're below the middle of
> the band they'll start clacking.
> 
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> > [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Mike Claire
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> > Subject: [s-cars] Lifter noise
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> 
> > Also, it bothers the heck out of me when I start the car each day and
> > hear the same valve noise for the first 1 second until pressure
> > builds.  Anybody else get that?  After that first second, sounds like
> > a brand new car.
> >
> > BTW I'm running Mobil 1 10W30, and I live in NH.  It's not that cold yet.
> 
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