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lefter sound - 4/12/2007 4:50:53 AM    wease206   Posts: 101 Joined: 2/26/2007 Status: offline hi i have a rr 98 i have a sound from the block auto shop say it is a lefter? how   can i fix it Post #: 1

RE: lefter sound - 4/12/2007 11:15:28 AM    greg409   Posts: 116 Joined: 7/29/2006 Status: offline The aluminum v8 Rovers use tends to sludge up rather easily, Most of us flush our engines to help eliminate the buildup, one symptom of sludge can be lifter noise. You might try adding a reputable engine oil flush treatment (seafoam, gunk, etc.) before oil & filter change.(I've used both) DO NOT DRIVE AROUND WITH THIS IN ENGINE!! Follow directions on container. If you take it in for oil change, add flush in parking lot outside. Again, read instructions and plan accordingly. It may take several tries to desludge lifter if that's the problem, but that would be my 1st thought. (I do it every 3rd oil change, I do my own work) With lifter noise, I would still drive vehicle albeit gently until I gave the flush a chance to work. (maybe 2-3 times) Good luck _____________________________ "Don't give up, it's only a machine" '96 RR 4.0se 160K nice "97 D1 Se7 105K nicer (in reply to wease206) Post #: 2

RE: lefter sound - 4/12/2007 1:15:24 PM    Disco Mike Posts: 10490 Joined: 4/27/2006 Status: offline How many miles on your engine, how often do you change your oil? Mike (in reply to greg409) Post #: 3

RE: lefter sound - 4/12/2007 1:20:03 PM    wease206   Posts: 101 Joined: 2/26/2007 Status: offline it has 93k (in reply to Disco Mike) Post #: 4

RE: lefter sound - 4/12/2007 1:27:12 PM    wease206   Posts: 101 Joined: 2/26/2007 Status: offline i change it all the time every 3000 10-30 oil fully (in reply to wease206) Post #: 5

RE: lefter sound - 4/12/2007 1:40:56 PM    wease206   Posts: 101 Joined: 2/26/2007 Status: offline witch seafoam should i buy is thewre a few to choice from? (in reply to wease206) Post #: 6

RE: lefter sound - 4/12/2007 8:37:04 PM    wease206   Posts: 101 Joined: 2/26/2007 Status: offline hi again i just wanted to know after i put seafoam when is the sound go away i drive like a 20miles day does it take up to a week?  please help (in reply to wease206) Post #: 7

RE: lefter sound - 4/12/2007 8:50:57 PM    greg409   Posts: 116 Joined: 7/29/2006 Status: offline  when/if it goes away is difficult to say - if it's caused by sludge buildup in your engine. there's several other more ominus causes of lifter noise that come to mind, but I'd give it several more flushes over the next week & drive nice - you're starting with the easiest first. by the way, did you notice the engine idling rough since the ticking started? also, 1-10 how mechanically inclined are you? do you commute in rush hour - i.e. lots of idling < Message edited by greg409 -- 4/12/2007 8:53:31 PM > _____________________________ "Don't give up, it's only a machine" '96 RR 4.0se 160K nice "97 D1 Se7 105K nicer (in reply to wease206) Post #: 8

RE: lefter sound - 4/12/2007 9:05:15 PM    greg409   Posts: 116 Joined: 7/29/2006 Status: offline wease, I just read your other post about 15-50 oil. don't panic, but I wouldn't think oil that thick will help your situation. If it's cold now in WA then oil that heavy won't circulate well until the engine starts to warm I use 10-30 until 60 deg. outside then 10-40 anyone? _____________________________ "Don't give up, it's only a machine" '96 RR 4.0se 160K nice "97 D1 Se7 105K nicer (in reply to greg409) Post #: 9

RE: lefter sound - 4/12/2007 9:28:30 PM    wease206   Posts: 101 Joined: 2/26/2007 Status: offline as for me how mechanically i am i know little but not to much, i would said 5. inow how to change the brake convert the air to coil and the easy stuff but in the motor that to much for me. So what areyou saying is that drive slow and flush very 500 miles until the sound goes away. oh yeah just used seafoam once right: i have put 6oz in motor and the rest in gas. i hope it did it right. you know what is funny when i check the dip stick i mean the oil dip stick smoke come out of there is that good or bad? is my motor giving on me it only has 93k and it has alway been tune up by me and dealer no one esle. what should i do trade it in for a 2003 RR or keep it try to save it, just for the record this is my 1st RR and i had for a long time is it time for a new one or it is just a minor fix. please advised me the best way out of this. the next thing i do not want t died RR in my front yard! (in reply to greg409) Post #: 10

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