fifedog wrote: Blueberry - Can't imagine what Earnhardt would think of the Jr/Theresa squabble...
Blueberry - Can't imagine what Earnhardt would think of the Jr/Theresa squabble...
jimtrumpie wrote:jaabat, I wouldn't be worried about lifter noise. It isn't harmful, just annoying. Probe GTs also occasionally suffer from it, but it can be fixed. You can go in and replace the lifter, or take the easy way. Drain the oil and replace the filter, then put new oil in. Leave 1 quart out for now. In place of the quart you left out, dump in a quart of ATF. Let the engine idle for 10-20 minutes, then change the oil and filter again. This time, put the full amount of oil in that your owners manual specifies and omit the ATF. I know this sounds strange, but everyone says it works. By the way, I replaced the bad shell on the 2343, looks much better.
jaabat,
I wouldn't be worried about lifter noise. It isn't harmful, just annoying. Probe GTs also occasionally suffer from it, but it can be fixed. You can go in and replace the lifter, or take the easy way. Drain the oil and replace the filter, then put new oil in. Leave 1 quart out for now. In place of the quart you left out, dump in a quart of ATF. Let the engine idle for 10-20 minutes, then change the oil and filter again. This time, put the full amount of oil in that your owners manual specifies and omit the ATF. I know this sounds strange, but everyone says it works. By the way, I replaced the bad shell on the 2343, looks much better.
Jimbo, are you jerking me around? Because a few quarts of oil and ATF sound a lot cheaper than a new set of lifters and a cam shaft. The lifter is only noisy until the engine heats up. Then it sounds normal.
I just took a CTT survey on which cover to choose for the January issue, and offered my reasons why. I sure hope they don't do that for the February issue!
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
You could go see Click & Clack, the Tappet Bros. in Cambridge
or you could just say it's not the lifters, its the fuel injectors making noise
WHAT? IT'S CARBURATED? no matter, it's still the injectors (or, in my case a possible car bomb)
I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.I am the venom in your skin --- Breaking Benjamin
The ATF fluid in the oil is suppose to act as a deturgent and clean the engine.
What year is the Chevy and what kind of motor is in it? Alot of older chevys get a little tap and if it goes away it's not really harmful but over time (years depending on how you drive it) it might take longer to go away. Find out if it's deffinitly a lifter tap. If it is and you have a older Chevy sometimes you can take the valve cover off and with the engine running just slightly torgue the rocker arm down untill the tap goes away. Then back it off a hair. It's messy cause oil with be squirting all over but if it works it's less expensive then pulling the engine apart to replace a lifter. I always found out if you pull a engine apart that has high milage it opening a can of worms. Had a 69 Mustang head gasket went and I redid the top end and a year later the had to do the bottom.
When I say older Chevy talking about the 80's early 90's. But if it goes away I would leave it alone and just put a little heavyier oil in it. Motor Honey works good thickins the oil and makes it stick to the parts. Use it in alot of Harleys cause they are air cooled and the oil breaks down faster. Only thing is colder weather the oil gets thick and takes a little longer to get around the engine.
ChiefEagles wrote: . I hear someone in Ohizo wan a Garman GPS. Hope he can now find his way to work and back home again. CSX employees are like that. Later
. I hear someone in Ohizo wan a Garman GPS. Hope he can now find his way to work and back home again. CSX employees are like that. Later
Good Morning Everyone !! That was me !! CSX wants all their employees properly equipped !! I went in to work yesterday & they handed me a new Garmin 340c Street Pilot GPS navigation system !! When my son & I left the airshow Monday & couldn't go to the road I wanted & got lost in downtown Cleveland, I told him we will get one of these before I retire !! Two days later, there it is !! I won it in the Safety committee drawing !! I can't get over it !! It works good too ! Coming home after 1 this morning, a local police officer stopped me & he said I was going straight but then was going crooked !! I told him I was playing with my new GPS !! He liked it & was very nice !! Whew, got threw that one good I thought !! I haven't had a drink in 18 years now !!
Well, hope everyone has a nice day !!
Thanks, John
Jim,
I'm not jerking you around. Many Probe GT owners (and Mazda owners who have the KLDE or KLZE engine) have reported success. Ford put the Mazda KLDE in the 93-97 Probe GT, so that is why I mentioned Mazda. I haven't needed to try it myself because my car hasn't developed the lifter noise. It has about 186,650 miles on it also.
Well, I hit 1000 posts over on OGR today. That's it for me. I'm done. I used my 1000th post to tell someone who was asking for post war loco painting advice to go to the MTJ forum and I'd post it there!!! No, that was 999. Post 1000 was an attempt to stir their pot by saying I didn't understand the attraction to war toys like bombs or Nazi war models. No one bit.
Since I'm off tomorrow, and the Chief is careening around North Carolina in his pickup truck giving people the finger, I'm going to let you all in on a little secret. The horn in his pickup actually plays the same tune as the Duke's General Lee does! Honest!
Thought I had seen it all till today I acually saw a lady walking her big dog using a real Redneck Leash all it was , was 4 white shopping bags tied together one end tied to the dogs choker chain and the other end had the handles so she could walk him/her.
Not to much happening here today. Waiting on the UPS guy to bring my last train buy for the next couple of months as I'm really on restriction now lol. B&O GP-35 wiliams.
I don't know what time they deliver around here but by the tracking number it is on the truck to be delievered
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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I bet the Chief has some serious American iron... Dodge Ram SRT 10 or Ford F150 Harley Davidson edition.
Had a copy of UK Classic American car magazine to read while on holiday. Some great deals on Ford Mustangs over here. £14k puts you in a new 4.0L V6 'stang. That won't buy you a new 1.6L Mini here! Hmmm thats got me thinking....no, no the wife would kill me
Nick
Nick12DMC wrote: I bet the Chief has some serious American iron... Dodge Ram SRT 10 or Ford F150 Harley Davidson edition.
The Chief claims hes a Chevy Man won't drive a Ford. I like both honestly.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
rtraincollector wrote:The Chief claims hes a Chevy Man won't drive a Ford.
The Chief claims hes a Chevy Man won't drive a Ford.
I was really thinking of buying a Chevy truck, but now I will need to rethink my thinking.
As to GPS, I wouldn't be without it when I get in the boat on a big lake or river. Last year in Canada, we headed out fishing in a light rain. We were catching walleye after walleye in the cool summer rain and then the rain stopped. A dense fog settled in on us in a matter of minutes. We could not see 15 yards. As it was beginning to get dark, we fired up the Merc and started following the "breadcrumbs" on the screen as we navigated down the curving river. Two boats, knowing we had GPS on board fell in behind us.
The wife has GPS in her car. I love to use it to find train stores.
The unemployment people called me to day and it was great telling them I'm going back to work. A buddy in NE Ohio was laid off and is thinking of moving to Raleigh, NC area. I told him that he could buy a mansion in Rolesville.
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
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Buckeye Riveter wrote: rtraincollector wrote:The Chief claims hes a Chevy Man won't drive a Ford.
I have my first chevy in more than 30 years right now and I'm loving it . Bought it used but love the ride. Very comfortalble and I really didn't need 4 wheel drive where I was (may here time will tell) and I have the small V-8 think its the 4.6 vortec but tell you what she has the get up and go when needed and the gas milage isn't much different than my ford ranger V-6 with a stick. and I know have auto transmission. I was getting like 18- 19 around town now get 17-18 and n trips was like 24 - 26 now 22 - 24 so can't complain and I now have a full size truck with extra cab ( 2003 ) had a 95 so move up in the world lol.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
This just in from Gotham City - the Batmobile is on its last legs. I opened up the oil spout on the valve cover and saw a milky coating inside. Large amount of coolant missing from the reserve tank...Head gasket is gone, and with 150,000 miles on it, I don't see the point in getting it fixed. So off we go tomorrow to buy a new car.
I need to go lay down now.
jaabat wrote: This just in from Gotham City - the Batmobile is on its last legs. I opened up the oil spout on the valve cover and saw a milky coating inside. Large amount of coolant missing from the reserve tank...Head gasket is gone, and with 150,000 miles on it, I don't see the point in getting it fixed. So off we go tomorrow to buy a new car. I need to go lay down now.Jim
Well this is the time to do it there trying to get rid of those 2007 and make room for all the 2008's so go deal away.
good evening everyone.
Got the home theater installed and boy am I impressed! This thing is great. We are going to start watching all those movies that we have been collecting(after the kids go to bed).
Won a auction for a coal car with Choo choo auctions. Also won one at The Train-station. Gotta watch it or SWMBO will get hot under the collar.
As to car repairs, our Mercedes has 80,971 miles on it. Started rattling at the catalytic converter. Went to Mercedes service, they told me the warranty on that is up at 80,000 miles. Looks like more change into the car repairs.
Have a great night,
dennis
TCA#09-63805
Did someone say " Chevy " ?? Chief is driving one. I am driving one. Important people drive one. Good looking people drive one. Wouldn't you all like to drive a Chevy ??
The previous commercial was paid for by the Chevrolet Retirees.
Now...if a Chevy has a noisy lifter when it's cold, then you have an oil problem. The lifter isn't pumpimg up to pressure. Sounds like cleaning out the system was a good idea. The lifter will act like a solid lifter when not pumped up. It will make noise as a solid lifter not in adjustment. Take care of it soon, as you are wearing out the lobe on your camshaft.
Well this will be my first reply to the coffeepot (as I mostly just read).Chuck, I drive one and own two. Hope to retire in 22 years from MFD Parma (GM stamping and metal assembly) And yes I will vote to protect the retirees. And yes I did by American before I worked there. Buy AMERICAN save a job it could be yours!
Jason
B&O = Best & Only
Evening, everyone. It's been a nice day weather-wise in central Alabama. Almost fall-like, cooler with low humidity. Cloud cover probably kept the temps down.
Hope to go shopping for that Tacoma tomorrow. As to chevy's I've owned several and am currently driving a '91 S-10 Blazer. It's been very reliable. But the new Chevy Silverados are on the $$$ side and I don't care for the Chevy Colorado.
Dennis, I saw your post about Ameritrains halting production. I'm also sorry to see it but not too surprised. It's hard to spend hundreds for Marx knock-offs when the originals are still plentiful, easy to restore and pretty cheap. I did get the Ameritrains fueling station - a nice deal for under $30.
Off-day tomorrow for honey-do's, truck shopping, then a high school football game tomorrow night. Youngest daughter is one of the team trainers. Should be fun!
Good night!
jmkk wrote: Well this will be my first reply to the coffeepot (as I mostly just read).Chuck, I drive one and own two. Hope to retire in 22 years from MFD Parma (GM stamping and metal assembly) And yes I will vote to protect the retirees. And yes I did by American before I worked there. Buy AMERICAN save a job it could be yours! Jason
Jason.....I worked for the Chevrolet - Parma Plant for 33 years. I was a supervisor in the Press Metal Division. I retired from there in 1997. Good to hear from a fellow worker.
Chuck
p.s. Welcome to the Coffee Pot.
Chuck... I was hired into production 98, Started an apprenticeship as a Millwright in 2000. Boy if you could see all the changes. Removed 86 conventional presses in 1999, 2000, replaced with 8 high speed progressive presses. All that is left is 14 sink line and transfers. Progs put out 23,000 in three shifts.(2 out die) They are the fastest in the world. All old transmission is parts storage now.
Jason,
I can't pull up your e-mail address. Send me an e-mail.
Sorry Boys, Mopar or No Car, especially now that Chrysler is 100% AMERICAN again. 156 days until the new Challenger comes out. Hemi 500 horse and 6 speed. Sorry Chevy guys, the Dodges will again rule the streets!!
Just to make it fair, most of my company cars are GM. Heck, they pay for gas and insurance, so I'll drive whatever I can get!!!
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