1994 Chevy Lumina engine noise

142,600 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAN1959
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My car is making a popping noise. It is worse when I push the gas pedal than when it is in neutral, or just sitting. But the noise is always there. When driving, once I get up to speed, and let off the gas a bit you really don't hardly hear it. Someone told me it sounded like a bad lifter. If so, is this expensive and hard to repair? Will it hurt to keep driving it or should it be fixed right away?
Jul 1, 2010 at 3:35 AM
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HMAC300
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the noise may be a bent/broken pushrod or it could also e a lifter or a camshaft. You really should have it checked out to see what the problem is and have it fixed..
Jul 6, 2010 at 12:06 PM
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