2004 Mazda 3 2.3 liter -

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JOHNBOY57
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  • 2004 MAZDA 3
  • 4 CYL
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  • 83,000 MILES
While idling at engine temperature, I'm experiencing lifter tick coming from #1 and 4 cylinders what are the possible causes?
Thursday, January 21st, 2010 AT 9:56 PM

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KHLOW2008
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Hi johnboy57,

Thank you for the donation.

If the noise are from the valve lifters, possible causes are :
1. Excessive valve clearance.
2. Abnormal wear on the camlobes.

You would need to remove thge valve cover to inspect the camshaft lobes and measure the valve clearance.
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010 AT 10:54 AM

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