2003 Mazda Protege Lifter noise?

Tiny
GERIATRIX
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  • 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 135,000 MILES
Hey Guys,

When I press in the clutch during starting, I hear what sounds like lifter noise. Also while driving I hear the noise at around 3000rpm, usually when I shift. While I am driving, I hear the noise if I let off the gas and it goes away when I apply the gas. I did a complete oil change including oil filter. Oh, I switched to 100% synthetic with this new oil change. Also b4 I drained the old oil I ran it for awhile with Seafoam. Will this noise go away after some running time or do I need to have the valves replaced? Or is it possible the clutch is at fault?
Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 3:58 PM

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Tiny
ROBIROB
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It could be your throwout bearing
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Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 AT 5:18 AM
Tiny
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Could be your throwout bearing
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Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 AT 5:19 AM
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Are you sure the noise is coming from the engine?
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Friday, December 17th, 2010 AT 7:17 PM

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