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thstone · 11-01-2011, 03:13 PM

My best guess is to check for a fully or partially blocked oil passage that feeds the valve lifter (aka tappet) or within the lifter itself. Little or no oil means that the valve lash may not be fully taken up resulting in valve ticking.

11-01-2011, 03:13 PM	#2
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	My best guess is to check for a fully or partially blocked oil passage that feeds the valve lifter (aka tappet) or within the lifter itself. Little or no oil means that the valve lash may not be fully taken up resulting in valve ticking. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 11-01-2011 at 03:26 PM.