For the past few (6 to 8) weeks, when I start up my SVX in the Morning, it has a tapping sound like a sticky lifter. Months ago, someone suggested that a sticking valve might explain my long-term (11/02) intermittent rough idle after long sittings. I didn't think much about it back then, but now that I'm getting what sounds like a sticky lifter sound for a minute or two after (long stops) startup, maybe there's something to it.
What could it be? (lifter?) How to fix it? (I use Redline synthetic with metal treatment [local] about 10,000 miles old.)
THANKS for any HELP!
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Jim
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