1999 Chevy Suburban LIFTERS

1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
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SHAWNDELL
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Engine Performance problem
1999 Chevy Suburban V8 Automatic 179,00 miles

HOW DO I KNOW MY LIFTERS ARE BAD BESIDES THEM TAPPING HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT LIFTERS ARE BAD WITHOUT CHANGIN THEM ALL.
Jan 27, 2009 at 12:09 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
How bad is the ticking? The only way to identify which are making the noise is to remove the valve covers and check to see which ones are loose. They may be adjustable.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Feb 2, 2009 at 1:05 AM
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