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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Default Re: Lifter rattle on first start up

Originally Posted by Mk2_2dr_2L_Escy
Hi, im told that with hydraulic lifters the engine will rattle for a little while until the hydraulic buckets pump up the first time the engine is started. How long do i have to run the engine for until it goes away?

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I have heard it takes up to 5 minutes or so. I can't remember how long my Cossies lifters rattled at the first start after rebuild, but I think it was closer to 1-2 minutes than 5 minutes.
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