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noisy valves - 5/10/2005 1:47:44 AM

soulcat

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i own a 90 ranger,2.9 litre 6 cyclinder,with 320 kms on it,and the valves make a ticking noise all the time,is there something i can add to the crankcase,to quiet the noisy valves?

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RE: noisy valves - 5/10/2005 2:38:17 AM

ghight

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I have the same engine.... but...have you checked a Haynes manual to see if the valves are hyd. or adjustable? Ticking valves are :out of adjustment, low on oil or timing is way off. check oil level first. Keep us posted

Geo

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RE: noisy valves - 5/10/2005 2:26:15 PM

soulcat

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no i havent checked a manual,and the oil level is fine,any suggestions?

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RE: noisy valves - 5/11/2005 5:04:58 PM

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Drive it till it dies, then get it rebuilt. Or sell it now

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RE: noisy valves - 6/15/2005 1:24:19 PM

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it is tipical of 2.9L engines to have valve noise as they get older. That is a very common complaint. I was told it could be because of the the aluminum heads.

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RE: noisy valves - 6/16/2005 9:35:15 PM

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I have a 4L ranger, '91 and its hyd valves tick all the time as well. I've tried everything to get it to quit, except take it completely apart, and it still ticks.

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