Lifter noise on Startup - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

Tizzle · 26-07-2005, 12:10 PM

Hey peeps,

Is there anyway i can stop my lifter noise in my 308?
Only happens for 2 or 3 secs on startup but i thought being a hydraulic cam it should hold the oil up there hence limiting this lifter noise...

Tony.

Daryn · 26-07-2005, 12:24 PM

If it only happens for 2 or 3 seconds I wouldn't worry too much. I've got a hydraulic cam and it does it as well. What grade oil are you using? Does it only do it after the ute hasn't been started for a while i.e left overnight? There is a nulon additive which a few people have used with good results.

stompa · 26-07-2005, 01:15 PM

yeah i woudnt worry bout it to much if your really worried you could try thinner oil

Tizzle · 26-07-2005, 01:52 PM

thanks guys..

Im just using Castrol Magantec at the moment...ill try using some of the Nulon additive and see what happens...

Coupethis · 26-07-2005, 02:48 PM

I would recommend changing your oil to Castrol Formula R 25W50 after flushing the engine with Nulon Lifter Free. Magnatec isnt really suited to old school motors.

Tizzle · 26-07-2005, 03:48 PM

looks like its autobarn for me this weekend and a flushing i go!!!

reg_the_ute · 26-07-2005, 04:02 PM

When I bought "Reg" the previous owner suggested I use a thicker oil to quieten down the top end rattle. I changed to Penrite HPR40 which is 25/70 which has made it noisier, so I reckon the thinner oil stomper recommended might help.

In a few weeks time I am going to pop the rocker covers off and see if the rocker &/or posts are badly worn. It seems to be one that is really bad so i might give the Nulon a shot before ripping into the valley to start replacing lifter, cam, etc.

stompa · 26-07-2005, 06:40 PM

i would advise not to use any additive i used a bottle of lifter free and it made it 10 times worse sounded like i didnt have any oil in at all

Coupethis · 26-07-2005, 07:00 PM

The lifter free may make your engine sound a bit worse for wear initially, but as the crappy deposits free itself from the valvetrain it'll begin to quieten down. Although I wouldnt use the stuff on a really old motor.

reg_the_ute · 27-07-2005, 07:48 AM

I'll take the advice of you guys in WA and not rush into any additive before I do a bit of exploring. Thanks.

26-07-2005, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tizzle OLD SKOOL DIVISION Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: HZ tonner & XY GT Posts: 260	Lifter noise on Startup Hey peeps, Is there anyway i can stop my lifter noise in my 308? Only happens for 2 or 3 secs on startup but i thought being a hydraulic cam it should hold the oil up there hence limiting this lifter noise... Tony.

26-07-2005, 12:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Daryn Super Moderator Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: rockhampton, qld Ride: VS ute Posts: 3,827	If it only happens for 2 or 3 seconds I wouldn't worry too much. I've got a hydraulic cam and it does it as well. What grade oil are you using? Does it only do it after the ute hasn't been started for a while i.e left overnight? There is a nulon additive which a few people have used with good results. __________________ amore...odio...tragedia Last edited by Daryn; 26-07-2005 at 12:35 PM.

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26-07-2005, 01:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
stompa Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: perth(henley brook) Ride: vk commodore Posts: 11	yeah i woudnt worry bout it to much if your really worried you could try thinner oil

26-07-2005, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tizzle OLD SKOOL DIVISION Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: HZ tonner & XY GT Posts: 260	thanks guys.. Im just using Castrol Magantec at the moment...ill try using some of the Nulon additive and see what happens...

26-07-2005, 02:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Coupethis casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Perth WA Ride: HQ Monaro, VY HSV Clubsport Posts: 381	I would recommend changing your oil to Castrol Formula R 25W50 after flushing the engine with Nulon Lifter Free. Magnatec isnt really suited to old school motors.

26-07-2005, 03:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tizzle OLD SKOOL DIVISION Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: HZ tonner & XY GT Posts: 260	looks like its autobarn for me this weekend and a flushing i go!!!

26-07-2005, 04:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
reg_the_ute casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: WB Ute, 75 El Camino Posts: 48	When I bought "Reg" the previous owner suggested I use a thicker oil to quieten down the top end rattle. I changed to Penrite HPR40 which is 25/70 which has made it noisier, so I reckon the thinner oil stomper recommended might help. In a few weeks time I am going to pop the rocker covers off and see if the rocker &/or posts are badly worn. It seems to be one that is really bad so i might give the Nulon a shot before ripping into the valley to start replacing lifter, cam, etc.

26-07-2005, 06:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
stompa Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: perth(henley brook) Ride: vk commodore Posts: 11	i would advise not to use any additive i used a bottle of lifter free and it made it 10 times worse sounded like i didnt have any oil in at all

26-07-2005, 07:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Coupethis casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Perth WA Ride: HQ Monaro, VY HSV Clubsport Posts: 381	The lifter free may make your engine sound a bit worse for wear initially, but as the crappy deposits free itself from the valvetrain it'll begin to quieten down. Although I wouldnt use the stuff on a really old motor.

27-07-2005, 07:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
reg_the_ute casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: WB Ute, 75 El Camino Posts: 48	I'll take the advice of you guys in WA and not rush into any additive before I do a bit of exploring. Thanks.

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