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Jun 12, 2011 | 08:20 PM

ponchilaz

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Car: 1987 Camaro iroc z

Engine: 350 TPI 5.7L

Transmission: Automatic

Bad lifters

I have a bad lifter/lifters, do the lifters cause low oil pressure? also does it cause the engine to shake more then normal? would it be better off to go and get them replace or should i just change them my self? im stuck and dont know what to do anymore

Jun 12, 2011 | 11:50 PM

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Re: Bad lifters

What makes you think it's the lifters? Being an '87, it should have roller lifters, and those last nearly forever.

Jun 13, 2011 | 04:48 PM

ponchilaz

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Car: 1987 Camaro iroc z

Engine: 350 TPI 5.7L

Transmission: Automatic

Re: Bad lifters

It is the lifters because i hear the bad lifter clicking in the engine in the back.

Jun 13, 2011 | 04:57 PM

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Car: 91 R/S , 89 dodge p/u

Engine: L31 GM crate re-cammed , 318

Transmission: T-5 , 4 speed auto

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Re: Bad lifters

have you tried adjusting them ? a valve adjustment may cure your problem . new adjusting nuts may be in order , old ones have been known to back off . in any case , good luck .