Hey all

Used to have a periodically noisy lifter, would quiet down after a bit of
driving. Now the rattle is more pronounced and constant, even after the
attempt described in the subject line.

The Big Green Book says the hydraulic section of the pushrod/lifter assy can
be removed with engine not removed and minor disassembly. Does this mean you
can snake the lifter out through the pushrod tube? Havent held one in my
hand so I cant tell if they are too big to fit the ID of the pushrod tube.

Can I do deeper diagnosis with a compression/leakdown test, or by measuring
valve adjuster clearance?

I just had a GoWesty automatic transmission put in so would appreciate
suggestions <= 1 kilobuck. I want to keep my wife and my van, have already
said goodbye to the headroom on my visa card. She is using the '95 volvo 850
as a reliability comparison.

Thanks in advance

Robert
90 MV