[63554]

Ok I have a 97 HB, 140k, KA24E, all was fine until about 3 days ago I started hearing the infamous stuck lifter Or manifold leak "TICK". It only happens when the engine is cold and gets louder and more frequent with RPM, it only lasts for about 1-2min, sometimes even less than that. My question to all of you is what should I try first? Should I replace lifters first or look at manifold? Whats the proper way to diagnose the problem?

Thanks in advance,
Adrien

 

[63554]

thanks for the response guys... i'll pick up an auto stethoscope tomorrow... harbor freight has em for 2 bucks... yes the tick goes away in about 1-2minutes after the car is running sometimes less than that. So does it sound like a lifter to yall? or manifold leak?

 

[63554]

oil is flawless. Been changing every 3k on the dot. No leaks, no burning.