2001 Chevrolet Cavalier "lifter noise 10 minutes start" Questions

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...the engine and let it run.  The noise from the lifters will go away after 10 to 15 minutes of idling.  The lifters have only "bled down" due to non-use....They just have to pump up

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...unless the truck sits for 15 minutes off. After I start the engine, the noise will go away after about 2 minutes if it only sits off for 15 or 20 minutes. You have a defective valve lifter or

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...noise (possibly a lifter or two?) under the hood that starts after driving the truck from about 10-15 minutes. We have to pull the truck over and let it sit for a few minutes before starting it back ...

lifter noise often disappears when rpm's change, or the noise comes & goes.  try changing the motor oil & filter right after adding an Engine-Flush Treatment to the motor oil, running

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...LIFTER NOISE I have a 2000 GMC 6.0 with 165.000 miles. This stared about a week ago and seems like it has gotten louder since, but just on startup. On cold starts or after it sets for an hour or ...

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...lifter noises upon start-up. I thought it might just be from the engine being cold, so I let it idle for 10-15 minutes. As it was idling, it began making a loud clack sound every few seconds but not ...

10 minutes. Sounds like a lifter hasn't pumped up . Put an additive in the engine oil that quiets noisy lifters. Any auto parts store or even walmart has it. Sounds like a classic new fan clutch, very

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...noise..... Does anyone know if it's the start of a problem? I have the same problem on my 2.0L 2001 Legacy auto. It began about 1000 miles ago. It has now done 84k. From my online searches this is ...

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...lifter noises upon start-up. I thought it was cold, so I let it idle for 10-15 minutes. As it was idling, it was making a loud clack sound every few seconds but not consistently. Noise got more ...

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...noise is usually caused by a failing hydraulic lifter or valve lash adjuster. The repair can be significant, depending on the engine. If not repaired, the camshaft lobe will eventually be worn off, ...

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