1995 Toyota 4Runner Lifter Noise

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I have a 1995 toyota 4runner 3.0 v6 and has 138,00
miles. I have noticed that I can hear my lifters making some what of a sound. Do you have any suggestions on what to do or how to fix it? I have put in lubricants but it has not helped. what do you suggest I should do?
Jan 24, 2007 at 10:07 AM
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[quote:66341841a9="4runner"]I have a 1995 toyota 4runner 3.0 v6 and has 138,00
miles. I have noticed that I can hear my lifters making some what of a sound. Do you have any suggestions on what to do or how to fix it? I have put in lubricants but it has not helped. what do you suggest I should do?[/quote:66341841a9]


I'll will try tappet adjustment-don't work-might be leakdown problem with lifters-clogged oil galleries,oil pick up screen/sludge/weak pump.

Recomend engine flush-might work then go from there.
Jan 24, 2007 at 11:49 AM

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Try a tappet adjustment first. If the noise remains, suspect lifter leakdown, clogged oil galleries, a restricted oil pickup screen, sludge, or a weak oil pump. An engine flush may help; reassess afterward.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1995 Toyota 4Runner 3.0 V6 with about 138,000 miles hears lifter noise that oil additives have not stopped. The expert suggests trying a tappet adjustment, then considering lifter leakdown, clogged oil passages, a dirty pickup screen, sludge, or a weak pump, starting with an engine flush.

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