daza_mate

i have alot of noise coming from my valve train especially when i first start the car untill the oil gets to the top of the engine, then it quitenes down but its still very noisy, if i rev the car to about 2000 rpm you can hear alot of racket comin from in there,

iam going to see if i can get my lifters replaced , would this normally be the problem? is it common? anything else i should look out for?

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red ea s-pack 5 speed, engine, 4 wheels + spare, steering wheel, brakes, suspension, exhaust, 20w x 4 stock standerd stereo system, diff (rear wheel one), clutch, seats (including 2 retractable front seats) all with seat belts. Performance Mods : air filter removed, fuel filter removed, some guards taken off for weight reduction.

Wulos

HLA's(Hydraulic Lash Adjusters) are a quite common source of valvetrain noise on ford I6 ohc motors(ea - onwards)and relatively easy to fix(though can be expensive if you're unable to do it yourself)
Though there are other possible sources, I suggest you do a search on here for previous threads (noisy lifters should find you some info)
tip - remember to check yer headbolts whilst yer doing the HLA's

daza_mate

are the Hydraulic Lash Adjusters the same thing as the hydraulic lifters, because ive been suggested to replace the lifters

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red ea s-pack 5 speed, engine, 4 wheels + spare, steering wheel, brakes, suspension, exhaust, 20w x 4 stock standerd stereo system, diff (rear wheel one), clutch, seats (including 2 retractable front seats) all with seat belts. Performance Mods : air filter removed, fuel filter removed, some guards taken off for weight reduction.

daza_mate

also i forgot to ask, will the valves be getting there full lift if the lifters are that noisy , hence loosing some performance?

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red ea s-pack 5 speed, engine, 4 wheels + spare, steering wheel, brakes, suspension, exhaust, 20w x 4 stock standerd stereo system, diff (rear wheel one), clutch, seats (including 2 retractable front seats) all with seat belts. Performance Mods : air filter removed, fuel filter removed, some guards taken off for weight reduction.

TIKFD6

Yes they are the same thing.
You can buy a rebuild kit from Repco, for about $20, and if you have the knowledge and skills, it will take you a couple of hours to remove, clean, re-condition and re-fit them.

It is alot cheaper than replacing them.
They cost around $50 each, plus fitting.