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I Have What Seem To Be Noisy Tappets When The Engine Is Started (cold). Does The Valve Arrangement Have Hydraulic Valve Lifters?
 
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I Have What Seem To Be Noisy Tappets When The Engine Is Started (cold). Does The Valve Arrangement Have Hydraulic Valve Lifters?
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Yes it does have hydraulic lifters, noise should go within 5-10 sec its normal.

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