Thread: lifter tick?
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Old 11-27-2012, 11:28 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by JohnS_Rosamond View Post
Lifter noise usually stays loud and it varies directly with engine RPM. I would guess that the fuel pump only ticks during some parts of the rpm range but not at others.

I don't know, but I would guess that this car doesn't have hydraulic lifters (probably bucket on shim), and that any valve lash would probably be pretty loud all the time.
You are correct.. Subaru's do not have lifters.
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