The DeLorean engine has overhead camshafts. This means that there are no lifters. The rockers ride directly on the camshaft, and press directly on the valve stems. Just to clarify the engine configuration that we are dealing with. Toby Peterson VIN 2248 "Winged1" DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC www.delorean-parts.com --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Hervey" <john@xxxx> wrote: > Lifter maybe. Drive it for a few day's and see what happens. Make sure the > oil is 2/40 or 20/50 with a good filter. > John Hervey > www.specialtauto.com To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/