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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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i have a 2002 ctd i think i hear some lifter noise is it commen in the ctd and is it somthing to be worried about and the oil is good
 

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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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when was the last time a valve lash was done? (valve lash = setting valves) I did mine at 80k miles. Should be done around 100k miles.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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it has not been done yet the truck has 167,000 miles
 
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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it has not been done yet the truck has 167,000 miles

as Larry The Cable Guy says.... "get er done!"

you'll be surprised at a gain of HP and mileage too!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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is it expensive?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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valve setting? that would be the same thing as valve adjustment rite?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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i am not to sure i was talking to splat about it though
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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valve lash, setting valves and valve adjustment all the same
cost should 2 to 3 hrs at what ever rate shops are charging in your area. well worth it!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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there are a couple of diy's on this... it is easy.
 
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