Lifters ticking

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  1. 2.5RS
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    My lifters on my GC are ticking, so I was wondering if WRX or STI lifters are upgrade for my car? Are the lifters any big problem I should worry about?
     
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    as i like to say about subaru motors: "If its not ticking, its probably broken"

    they all tick.
     
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    nice... thats good to know...
     
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    You can try a different type of oil. When i switched to royal purple from castrol synthetic there was less engine tick noise. It runs smoother too.
     
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    i get a small tick around idle but its never caused any concern.
     
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    I get valve tick and piston slap. My engine is in peak running condition. I wouldn't be too worried unless it turns more into a knock.
     
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    If you're in the 100k range - you're due for a valve adjustment job.
     
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    is it worse when it's cold?
     
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    ok... i'm only at 82K miles... i'll try some synthetic oil...
     
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    yeah my car makes a good amount of ticking but no knocking at all. subaru's make lots of noise. kinda lame but its how they are i guess. ive only seen 2 subarus that didnt make any tick or much engine noise for the matter. and yes they were running. haha
     
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    Just a little clarification. Subaru engines do not have lifters. Pushrod engines do...

    What year is the car? A DOHC '98 would need adjustment at 100k, but I'm not sure of the '99 and newer single cam motors and if they have hydraulic lash adjusters. HLA's eliminate the need to adjust the lash.
     
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    ^so say i'm at 186k, that means i need it lmao

    chingchong

    97 lgt dohc
     
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    sohc 2.2s (phz 1) have automatic valve lash adjusters, so basicly "lifters" they are controlled by oil, just like lifters.
     
    AWDimprezaL, May 5, 2008
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