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1997 Mitsubishi Mirage hydrailic lifter adjustment

Tiny
DANDARL
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  • 1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,000 MILES
I have a 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 4-door sedan. Today I had a mechanic tell me that I needed a hydraulic lifter adjustment. The engine is making a 'growling noise' in the morning while it is cold. After it gets heated up, it is fine.

My question is - how important is it to have this adjustment made?

Thanks -
Dan Carpenter
dandarl@cox. Net
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Monday, November 30th, 2009 AT 5:25 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

The valve clearance is very important to maintain a good tune and as the valve wears and beds into its seat the clearance can decrease with out correct clearance you can burn a valve and this is an expensive repair, have the clearances adjusted, just one thing, these according to Michell are manual adjusted rockers and not hydraulics, hydraulics don't get adjusted.

Mark (mhpautos)
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