rb lifter knock

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econovanman
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i have a rb 20 that has a lifter/valvetrain knock. it doesn't make noise at idle only when reving about at 3400 to 5000 any tips/info would be helpful thanks


Cjmartz2k
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rod knock? post a vid.

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econovanman
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wel i dont think its a rod knock its not that hard of a knock oil is clean and the noise seems to be under the throttle body ill try to get a video but u may not be able to hear it

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Hmm, injectors tick pretty loud sometimes. Try the old "long *** rod and a cup" stethoscope test. Good luck.

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Lifter ticking is most noticeable at idle.

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dang g/l im sure its nothing

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sorry wrong place


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