My engine has always has a clicking sound, and now that I have had my exhaust manifold repaired, it is a lot more noticable and annoying. The clicking loudness and timing is variable, both of which increase as rpm increases. I was thinking a tapping lifter or a rocker needing tightening...any opinions?

 

Don't laugh at this but also be prepared to run it until it dies. Car/engine is 20 years old and these little engines do not last forever.
IF your oil pressure is ok & your temps stay "normal" leave it be.
UNLESS you have a cracked exhaust manifold. Then replace that. But usually just drive it until it dies.

 

I totally agree with that I guess...it isn't bothering me that much and I don't plan to be running the car that much longer...8 months at most

 

Well mine had that when I bought it, but it was low on oil. Change it and no more ticking since.

 

I had the same problem with my '90 F-150 and had it with my '90 Firebird. Some guy told me it was my lifters and try Engine Restore. It cost about 10 bucks at any Wally World and I use it with every oil change. Worked for me.

http://www.midwayautosupply.com/deta...ription.asp?65

 

hey jamessr, did u put in thicker oil? ive got the same problem. someone told me to try thicker oil. i use 5 30..it doesnt burn or leak...so..in ur opinion (or anyones!) should i try that? thicker and engine restore?

 

I wouldn't say thicker oil, try the engine restore if that doesn't work you can also try this stuff.

Lucas Oil

 

so i should keep the 5 30? i mean it does have 133k on it. would 10 help with friction? i was thinkin about that stuff...i'll give it all a try, thank u

 

I'm not a mechanic but I think the 1st number represents the flow rate at normal/colder tempatures and the 2nd number represents flow rate at operating tempatures. So if thats correct (please someone correct me) going to 10 30 won't make a difference. Myself I just switched over to synthetic.

 

BTW Where is New Jersey are ya? I lived in Cape May for 3 yrs.