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In <m0tMHD6-0000TgC@cello.QNET.COM>, pbailey@qnet.com wrote:
>I have a rattling sound at idle.I took the car (a 79 B ) to a MG>mechanic in
the
>SF valley who said it was the lifters bouncing at idle the noise goes away
at
>speed He wasn't too concerned and said that it was normal at 70K miles and
to
>use an additive or 20W-50W oil.My question is..Does this sound reasonable?
Am I
>in for big truoble or can the car be driven BTW the engine uses almost no
oil 1
>qt every 1500 miles or so doesn't smoke kas plenty of power seems fine
except
>for that #@%%$ rattle! Am I being too picky or what?
This sounds like a broken valve spring to me, or a sticking valve, which
causes the lifter to NOT snap back into position correctly. Just something
to check before a complete tear-down. Richard
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