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Lifter noise on 3.3L-now what? #678851
04/24/10 12:36 PM
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Started the Caravan this morning and heard a horrific sound! At first it sounded like a rod knock but it actually got a little quieter after about 5-10 seconds. Popped the hood and could hear the noise coming from the top of the engine, left side of the rear valve cover. Checked the oil and it barely registered. So I put in a little more than a quart and restarted it. Still there, but a little more quieter.

So my question is---can I put something in the oil to help it return to normal or is there some other procedure that could make it go away? I can't afford to take it down to my mechanic right now.


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Re: Lifter noise on 3.3L-now what? [Re: BFASTER] #678852
04/24/10 12:55 PM
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Forgot to mention- its a 1997 with 115,00 miles.


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Re: Lifter noise on 3.3L-now what? [Re: BFASTER] #678853
04/24/10 01:01 PM
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I would top it full, let it run for a while. If it's just a lifter and shuts up after a while, so be it, and it may have sat on top of cam lobe on last shutdown, and leaked out...

Re: Lifter noise on 3.3L-now what? [Re: buildanother] #678854
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What if it doesn't go away, is there anything I can do other than a major repair?

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