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Old 09-29-2011, 11:14 PM
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hey guys. i have a 95 z28 and when i start it it runs great then after like a minute it has a small tick and the oil pressure is about 20 and the temp is 160-170. Anybody got any ideas what the tick would be?
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Old 09-30-2011, 01:40 PM
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Re: ticking

Mine does that and I was told that it was a lifter tap.
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Old 09-30-2011, 04:42 PM
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Re: ticking

At what RPM is the oil pressure 20psi? If its 20psi at idle, it's fine.

Does the coolant continue to increase above 170*F after the first minute?
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Old 09-30-2011, 06:04 PM
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20 psi at idle and the coolant stays at 160-170 degrees
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