ka24de valve train noise 95 s14

[goldeneye9mm]

well i put a new valve cover gasket on my cat and took out the top chain guide which was snapped off and rolling around in the top of the engine. i noticied a tick bfore and i checked the cams for loosness and inspected the springs, retainers and all. everything looked ok but the tick is still there and ideas? i did look and i didn't find what i was looking for sorry if i upset anyone.

[rogoman]

The ticking may be due to valve stem clearance being large on one or more lifters. The fuel injectors also make a somewhat ticking sound.

[goldeneye9mm]

ok i know what the injector sound is. defanitly valve train. whats the easiest way to remedy this? new valve springs seats and retaineds? or is this an adjustment. i'm thinkin stage 1 or 2 cams if they gotta be replaced and some nice dual springs an titanium seats and retainers.

[rogoman]

You need to check the valve stem to lifter clearance with a feeler gauge. The KA24DE motor uses solid lifters with replaceable shims that you can purchase from a Nissan dealer.

Valve stem clearance:Intake: 0.31 - 0.39 mmExhaust: 0.33 - 0.44 mm

[goldeneye9mm]

ok so do i check the clearance when the lobe of the cam is pointed up and away from the lifter or to like to eather side. i don't do much head work i just need more details.

[rogoman]

First warm the motor up. The clearance is checked with the lobe pointing up, which is away from the valve stem.