2005 town car (4.6L 2v V8, 150k, runs on 5W-30). During cold start (especially in cold weather) knocking noise is heard mostly from one side of the engine for about 30-90 seconds, then quiet. I decided to change lifters (hydraulic lash adjusters) and rocker arms and inspect chain while I will be...
I just replaced a questionable lifter from my engine with a Summit Racing SUM-HT220 lifter, and it is ticking. It was soaked in oil overnight before installing. I can very easily press down the lifter by pushing down on the rocker arm. Oil pressure is 19 at hot idle, but that should be more than...
I recently replaced my lifters and I can't get my car to run right. The first time I tried to fire it back up it had a hard time turning over (after replaced battery, starter solenoid, cleaning grounds and moving dis. it fired up with a little assist from me pushing the gas pedal). I got it to...