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Originally Posted by Gunter View Post
To avoid draining out too much oil, lift the car only on one side, then remove the valve cover and check the position of the rocker shafts.
They sometimes move and need to be centred.
And check for a broken spring and/or Elephant Foot.

Tight valves don't make noise but loose clearances will tick.
Gunter,

is there a procedure for centering the rocker shafts? i have a nervous tick of my own...
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