when it is cold the vaules make a loud noise upon starting up maybe last about afew seconds then it
stop. Could this be my oilpump going bad or need
lifters.
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Thursday, May 17th, 2007 AT 2:39 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like lifters leakdown problem-shows up on initial start-up and disappears within a few secs.
An oil change won't hurt with a thicker oil or just lifters replacement.