2001 Mitsubishi Montero Just Replaced Lifters Started Engine Still Hearing

2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
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just replaced all lifters then started engine. still hearing ticking but not as loud . yes new oil yes torqued to specs. noise gets quieter @ around 2500 rpm i did notice on some of the new hydrolic lifters that sme of them you could compress with your thumb and others would not . any ideas what the problem may be?
Mar 4, 2013 at 1:49 AM
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You will have to let them bleed out, this should not take long, it is often a good idea to sit them in oil for a few hrs prior to installing to help with this.
Mar 4, 2013 at 8:21 AM
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