I dont understand why everyone here (including reputable members) preach about putting 99 lifters in their motor to fix the ticking sound.
My tick used to be horrible when it was cold. but after 2-3 minutes it would go away. Then, a few weeks ago it got to the point where the tick did not go away. Got quieter, but still audible at all times.
Ordered some completely generic lifters. Said I have a 98 3000gt SOHC (ive been told there are no non-ticking lifters for the sohc motors) from a local machine shop.
They were cheap (around 5 a piece, only need 12 rather than 24 so not so bad), I replaced the 6 in the front bank that is NOT under the intake plenum, and replaced my leaking valve cover gasket in the process. I soaked and compressed (with needle nose plyers) each lifter in ATF (automatic transmission fluid) for just a minute, making sure to get as much air out as possible
Sorry I dont have pics, but they look almost identical to the stock mitsubishi lifters. The hole on the side may have been SLIGHTLY larger.
At first, MEGA tick. They're brand new and have air trapped inside. But after the very first warmup - - - Tick gone. At start up, no tick. When driving, no tick. So it was one of the lifters in my front bank. I will eventually get to the rear side because the valve cover gasket is getting a little too leaky for me.
I guess it is just a matter of finding some lifters that actually work correctly?
My tick used to be horrible when it was cold. but after 2-3 minutes it would go away. Then, a few weeks ago it got to the point where the tick did not go away. Got quieter, but still audible at all times.
Ordered some completely generic lifters. Said I have a 98 3000gt SOHC (ive been told there are no non-ticking lifters for the sohc motors) from a local machine shop.
They were cheap (around 5 a piece, only need 12 rather than 24 so not so bad), I replaced the 6 in the front bank that is NOT under the intake plenum, and replaced my leaking valve cover gasket in the process. I soaked and compressed (with needle nose plyers) each lifter in ATF (automatic transmission fluid) for just a minute, making sure to get as much air out as possible
Sorry I dont have pics, but they look almost identical to the stock mitsubishi lifters. The hole on the side may have been SLIGHTLY larger.
At first, MEGA tick. They're brand new and have air trapped inside. But after the very first warmup - - - Tick gone. At start up, no tick. When driving, no tick. So it was one of the lifters in my front bank. I will eventually get to the rear side because the valve cover gasket is getting a little too leaky for me.
I guess it is just a matter of finding some lifters that actually work correctly?
