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[Updated] Hydraulic lifters ticking in '95 Mazda 626
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Well, right now I'm not sure what I can do about it. We're about to head off on a 1'600km road trip in two or three days.
I will however be giving the shop a chewing out as they've had the car in several times (they're the ones who did the timing belt) most recently explicitly to inspect the car for issues. They didn't mention this at all but wanted 800€ to replace a busted steering rack gaiter that wasn't busted -_-
Internet searching suggest:
running some kind of additive in the oil (?)
cleaning the hydraulic lifters and oil channels
replacing the hydraulic lifters
I have access to a full factory workshop manual for the car and basic tools, maybe taking the top off and cleaning them is a feasible DIY job?