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Subject:Noisy Lifter - to replace or not?
From:Kenn Draymon
Date:Tue, 10 Mar 1998 15:09:58 -0800

I have an 85 GL 100,000 Km. with a distinct valve noise knock. The noise
subsides somewhat when it warms up. I assume it is caused by a leaking
hydraulic valve lifter.
I thought about replacing all the lifters on spec, but wonder if anyone
would share the benefit of their experience.
Would pulling each lifter to identify/replace the leaking one be
feasible/possible?  Or is the "shotgun" approach the way to go?

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