Often they'll make valve noise after just sitting a few days. It should go away after driving a few minutes. You can try adding some Marvel Mystery Oil to the mix when you change your oil--some say that helps the valve clatter. On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:00:20 -0700, Brendan Slevin <brendan@BELLATAZZA.COM> wrote: >Sometimes it will make a loudish valve/lifter sound (wife calls it the >lawnmower sound) and I'll check the oil and add a bit and it goes away. >Related? > > > >Brendan > > > |
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