1990 Nissan 240SX lifter noise

1990 NISSAN 240SX
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GOOSEDUCK100
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1990 Nissan 240SX 4 cyl 98000 miles
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I am looking into buying a 90 Nissan 240 sx with about 95K mi. I have talked to toe seller and he said it has what he thinks is lifter noise. I have not herd it myself. is there any known factory / common defects that could cause that noise?

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Jessie
Jun 24, 2008 at 7:58 PM
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I just replied to a smiliar question a minute ago. It could be dirt blocking the lifter from filling with oil. Try running ATF with the oil to act as a detergent and it should clear it up. If not it could be the timing chain rubbing
Jul 14, 2008 at 3:05 PM
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