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Re: stuck lifters on GM 3.1, cylinder head gasket failure
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 1/28/2004

Greg,

Upon diassembly of the lifter, I found a filmy substance on the lifter that was slightly tacky in nature. Sludgy material had settled in the bottom of the lifter body. At the very bottom of the lifter body is a hole that is suppose to supply lubricant ... Login to read more.