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Same Hydraulic Lash Ticking..
Hello there, I have a 1995 Pathy with the same hydraulic lash adjusters, when i bought the vehicle about 5000 miles ago, it was barely ticking in the mornings...I knew about the check valve oil filters, and from what i knew, most of the Nissans around 94-95 would do this for years without any major problems, just annoying as crap.. Well, i have noticed that they are ticking louder and getting worse. These valves are not adjustabe are they? Will the trans fluid really help? What kind would you recommend for me? I am currently running Penz, 5w30.
Also, i attend a local technical school with one of the smartest men i have ever come in contact with. He's a million times over ASE certified mechanic. Gary Mullins. I questioned him about my problem, he gave me all the info on the adjusters and alittle more as well. I was running Penz 10w30, he immediatley told me to try 5w30, because the holes in my engine that lube the valves may be too thin for that thick of oil. He's correct(as i should have known) So for all you guys out there with Pathy's..Use what vescosity oil is recommended. Save you from some very annoying problems and extend your engine life. Is there any way to clean these from removing the valve covers, or is this just natural wear at around 100,000 miles.? ThanX.!
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20 year old technician in training
95' XE 4X4:
K&N Filter
Rear SensaTrac Coil-Overs
Plasma White Headlights w/100+ watts of fogs on brush guard
Alpine monoblock with 2 10'' Alpine Type S in a sealed box
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