1995 Kia Sportage Lifter Problems

MUSCMN121

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1995 KIA SPORTAGE
4 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
111,000 MILES

I am thinking of purchasing a used Kia Sportage, and I have been told that there is a problem with the lifters. The sellers also told me that it would cost about $600 to fix, but that it is not a serious problem.

What is a lifter and how does it work in relation to the vehicle? Is this true about it not being a problem? Does anyone have an idea if this is a true estimate? I'm 20 and I don't know these things. Haha.

Thanks!

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DAVE H

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We could not supply any repair information without knowing the exact fault ..

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Sunday, April 19th, 2009 AT 11:08 AM

MUSCMN121

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"There is some lifter noise when the car warms up. Per our mechanic's advice, we've decided not to adjust the valves since it isn't a critical problem. Instead, we have taken almost $1000 off of the NADA price."

Again, I really have no idea. Should I trust the seller or should I search for a private mechanic to look into it for me?

Just looking for advice, no need to go into great detail, as I probably won't understand. Haha, thanks!