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vy sv8 lifter noise

Discussion in 'VY Holden Commodore (2002 - 2004)' started by xxaussiepridexx, Mar 6, 2012.

  1. xxaussiepridexx

    xxaussiepridexx New Member

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    im just wondering if lifter noise from a vy sv8 5.7 is common as im pretty sure that is wat is wrong with mine, if so are they hard to change
    thanks any help will be appreciated
     
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    I wouldn't say lifter noise is common but these engines are quite noisey in general maybe because they are all alloy.
    And if your lifters were say rooted then yes they are a bit of work to change as they sit under the heads which have to lifted (taken off) to replace the lifters.
     
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    Ok thanks is there a specific tool to remove and install the lifters at all or would they slid out fairly easy cheers
     

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