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Re: Diagnosing Engine Noises
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 1/23/2026

Classic collapsed lifter. 100%

A bit about those lifters. Old-school hydraulic lifters used oil pressure to "take up the slack" between pushrod and lifter. These have that, but also have a locking/unlocking portion.

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