Why do hydraulic lifters get noisy?

A ticking lifter is usually an indication there is a problem with your oil, especially as your car ages. It’s possible the lifters themselves are simply worn. If you have a much older car you’ve been driving for a long time, it is more likely this is the problem. However, lifter noise can mean you have an oil issue.

How do you reduce engine valve noise?

How to Eliminate Engine Valve Noise

Check the oil level in the engine; a level that’s either too low or too high can cause valve noise.
Remove the valve covers.
Disconnect the ignition coil.
Pour some penetrating oil down the valve guide while it is operating.
Turn the valve spring half a turn with a wrench.

How to fix squealing brakes on an Alfa Romeo?

159/Brera 1750 TBi clutch, concentric slave cylinder, flywheel and rear main oil seal replacement. Brera/Spider/159 clutch master cylinder replacement. 159/Brera/Spider 1750 TBi auxiliary belt, tensioner and top idler removal. Twin spark rocker cover gasket replacement. How To… Cure Squealing Brakes

What should I do about my Alfa Romeo?

159/Brera power steering reservoir replacement. 159/Brera 1750 TBi clutch, concentric slave cylinder, flywheel and rear main oil seal replacement. Brera/Spider/159 clutch master cylinder replacement. 159/Brera/Spider 1750 TBi auxiliary belt, tensioner and top idler removal. Twin spark rocker cover gasket replacement. How To…

How to replace a power steering hose in Alfa Romeo?

You can start by having a look through the our Diagnosis Pages (first links) which link through to the rest of the “How To…” pages, or click on you model, or you can go straight to the guide by selecting from the rest of the list below. 159/Brera 2.2 JTS high pressure power steering hose replacement.

What causes THP150 engine to go out of phase?

Loss of engine timing Loss of engine timing is a very common problem in THP150 and THP156/165 engines. It is not common on THP200. Slipping cam shaft or crank shaft sprockets cause the engine’s timing to go out of phase.

Cure Squealing Brakes MiTo 0.9 Turbo coil pack, spark plug & air filter removal. MiTo 1.4 16 valve spark plug, air filter and coil pack removal. MiTo boot wiring loom replacement.

What should I do to my Alfa Romeo?

Why do my cam followers make a clacking noise?

There is often a build up of a ‘varnish’ like coating on the cam followers and elsewhere which can give that annoying ‘clacking’ noise. I believe that’s caused by the sluggish return of the moving parts with the crud build up.

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