1996 GMC Suburban hydraulic lifters

1996 GMC SUBURBAN
222,142 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERTOMUNGUIA
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i hear the lifters early in the morning when engine is cold then noise from lifters goes away my question is how to solve or repair this problem?
Feb 8, 2009 at 3:03 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If they are adjustable (I think they are) remove the valve covers and adjust them to spec. However, it could just be from age / wear taking the lifters a few seconds to pump up.
Feb 17, 2009 at 1:47 PM
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