unclewal Donating Members 583 Member For: 14y 6m 26d Posted 31/08/12 11:56 AM Share Posted 31/08/12 11:56 AM Evening all, well after much of an annoyance I was having a chat to my mechanic mate today after work and I came to the conclusion after researching and discussing that I have either a sticky or rooted lifter. The symptoms are top end ticking/tapping comes and goes, some days its there when the car gets to 3,000 to about 3500, then disappears and again when the revs drop it comes back from 3500 through to 3000 then goes again.Other days it never happens at all, doesnt matter how long I leave the car warm up, the oil that's in it or the car temp when I rev it to 3000+ it only occurs for a small range and on the same trip if I go through the above the noise stops completely and doesn't. I have tried different oils and I did notice that it only started after I had uprated valve springs installed and then changed my oil. My question and topic for discussion is, how much would it cost to replace the lifters and is there anything I should look out for in purchasing. The factory ford ones are ~$20 each or there abouts. Was thinking should I go standard ford ones or after market and if aftermarket why? I have had a look and Atomic do lifters but they range from $600 to $1000 for a set. So would like to know what the difference is between a $20 a piece set and a $1000 set (apart from the price obviously). Anyways looking for some insight as I have a few more things coming for the ute and want to make sure its all safe and happy before dropping another tune and parts into it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81702-replacing-lifters-fg-xr6t/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 8m 19d Gender: Male Posted 31/08/12 11:59 AM Share Posted 31/08/12 11:59 AM Doesnt sound like a lifter.... They are generally not intermittent like that... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81702-replacing-lifters-fg-xr6t/#findComment-1288144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 31/08/12 12:12 PM Share Posted 31/08/12 12:12 PM Disagree slightly with Bionic for a change , sorry mateAlthough Bionic may be 100% correct, normally if a lifter fails it will continue to tick, but it is possible that a lifter is gummed up internally which can cause it to intermittantly stick, this normally is related to lack of oil changes or inferior oil being used at some stage Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81702-replacing-lifters-fg-xr6t/#findComment-1288146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclewal Donating Members 583 Member For: 14y 6m 26d Posted 31/08/12 12:19 PM Author Share Posted 31/08/12 12:19 PM Hmmm, so if not a lifter what would it be, it surely cannot be a rdod as that would be half speed and not intermittent (that is what I understand of it) one would assume (well I am). Mick any suggestions ? Its going to be on your dyno in a few weeks time. I have always used Nulon 10W40 or Penrite HPR10W50 and changed every 5-7,000 and warmed up properly before a thrashing. Anything I can try to rule out lifters? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81702-replacing-lifters-fg-xr6t/#findComment-1288149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 8m 19d Gender: Male Posted 31/08/12 12:21 PM Share Posted 31/08/12 12:21 PM Ah but I agree with your disagreement lol hence the 'generally' .... just never had one do that myselfSent from my T01A using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81702-replacing-lifters-fg-xr6t/#findComment-1288151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 8m 19d Gender: Male Posted 31/08/12 12:26 PM Share Posted 31/08/12 12:26 PM (edited) Does it ever do it at idle? Could be some sort of rattle making itself evident with a certain engine harmoic.... id suggest mick look at it asap... one of those things that's really impossible to diagnose unless your thereAlthough iv had idler bearings and tensioners do a similar thing....Sent from my T01A using Tapatalk 2 Edited 31/08/12 12:31 PM by bionicxr6t05 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81702-replacing-lifters-fg-xr6t/#findComment-1288154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclewal Donating Members 583 Member For: 14y 6m 26d Posted 31/08/12 12:28 PM Author Share Posted 31/08/12 12:28 PM Never ever done it idle ever that is one thing I am certain of. Only at 3000rpm to 3500 or so then it stops dead. Would like to get it sorted before I drive the car to VIC. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81702-replacing-lifters-fg-xr6t/#findComment-1288156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclewal Donating Members 583 Member For: 14y 6m 26d Posted 31/08/12 12:29 PM Author Share Posted 31/08/12 12:29 PM Thanks for your input Bionic, appreciated Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81702-replacing-lifters-fg-xr6t/#findComment-1288157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclewal Donating Members 583 Member For: 14y 6m 26d Posted 31/08/12 12:31 PM Author Share Posted 31/08/12 12:31 PM One thing I will try and do is get a video on the weekend and post it up, will chat with the shop that did my valve springs and see what he thinks. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81702-replacing-lifters-fg-xr6t/#findComment-1288159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Member 573 Member For: 16y 8m 11d Gender: Male Posted 31/08/12 09:36 PM Share Posted 31/08/12 09:36 PM My car does the exact same thing but it ticks a lot on cold start. I would guess I have a stuffed lifter and a big bottom end knock.. We should make a thread "how sick is your car!" and we can all compare sob stories hahaI think I would win hands down considering how bad mine is but she still goes very hard! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/81702-replacing-lifters-fg-xr6t/#findComment-1288234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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