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Old 09-17-2007, 02:58 AM
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so i think my lma's or atleast 1 is starting to stick.. SO there for i have a small tap in the head.... What I would like to know is what could I do oil wise or even additive to add to the oil to calm it down? iv searched around for a hour or so... BUT have not found anything good
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I don't think there is anything that you can add to quiet/calm it down. Once that spring starts to get weak the only thing you can really do is change them out. You could try pulling the assy and give them a good cleaning to remove any build up on them
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have you done the 30000mile valve lash adjustment last time it needed done?
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ya i just put the head on and the valves are adjusted
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bump the f up
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lucas oil stabilizer quited down my valvetrain a lil before my head was refreshed.

mix 1 qt of that plus the remaining oil that your motor takes
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thanks ill try it
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