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valve tick
Posted: June 10th, 2003, 3:15 pm
by mazdasport
I have just recently aquired a valve tick -- I was wondering how I can get rid of it or what I can do about it. Thanks in advance.
Re: valve tick
Posted: June 10th, 2003, 4:02 pm
by Jowga28
I think every on this whole board has had this experienced this problem I fund on my Mx-3 is that when I do a oil change is when the lose stops and it only comes back on my car when I need to perform another one. Hope that helps.

Re: valve tick
Posted: June 10th, 2003, 5:56 pm
by mazdasport
Well..thats an easy fix -- Ill try that -- thanks
Re: valve tick
Posted: June 11th, 2003, 12:19 am
by OsoSlo z28
there are plenty of "fixes" for the valve noise. the only "true" fix is to either replace the lifter or shim it. if you are using too thick of oil, it will sometimes clog up in the oil passage of the lifter. if it's a light case, you can grab some hydro-valve clean from mazda and it works pretty well.
Re: valve tick
Posted: June 18th, 2003, 8:44 pm
by mazdasport
the tick went away -- I got an oil change and no more tick...thank god.