3G lifter

[vr401]

I bought this set last week as mine were so noise.
I've installed them today and they're so quite. Paid $106AU well worth it. :thumbsup:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0207812162&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT

 

[ShaunEVO]

yeh i did mine a while ago, well worth doing! 2.5years later and still no noises!

 

[WindeX]

I did a oil change with the promar stuff and did the indicated process(add to oil take for a drive) and have not heard tick tick from them in two years. I get a slight noise on startup when the oil is getting old but thats it.

 

[milkandoj]

So that promar stuff, you did it once and its been good for 2 years?
I though you had ot do it every oil change. Mine are pretty quiet just want to know for the future.

 

[MDK87]

I replaced mine and it accentuated the VSR in my cylinder head. I thought the head gasket had gone because the engine had overheated, and I replaced it (), but it was VSR. (Found this out thanks to brisvr4!!:wub
At least the 1G ones hid the problem!
I think the 3G ones were only slightly longer (max 0.45mm) when primed up.
I ended up chucking some modified 1G ones back in on that particular cylinder to allow the car to run, until I can source a new cylinder head...:thumbsdown:
Boo for 3G lifters...
Haha, nah just kidding, they're great.
Way better than that diesel noise that 1G ones make.

 

[MDK87]

So that promar stuff, you did it once and its been good for 2 years?
I though you had ot do it every oil change.

Yeah same.
I used Proma MBL8 in my car (a few times) and it didn't change a thing. A bit disappointing after reading all the hype about it.

 

[boostboy76]

I've used the Promar MBL8 once, (approx 4 months ago) and my GSR hasn't made any lifter noise since. You have to follow the nstructions to the letter though, and not overdose.

 

[MDK87]

I've used the Promar MBL8 once, (approx 4 months ago) and my GSR hasn't made any lifter noise since. You have to follow the nstructions to the letter though, and not overdose.

I did that too.
Did an "engine flush" and then pre-mixed the measured dose with 1L of oil and then poured. It in with the rest of the oil.
Meh, the engine is rooted anyway lol.

 

[SIVART]

what weight oil are you guys using?

 

[evopwr]

Where do i find that Promar MBL8 stuff?? Might give that a go before forking out the cash for new lifters...

 

[boostboy76]

http://www.fueloiltreatments.com.au/Technical/MBL8 Oil additive.html

The other one you can try is good ol' Nulon "High Milage Engine Treatment"

My magna has 160K+ on the clock and sounded like a diesel.

I serviced it and added the Nulon gear & it worked a treat - Magna's now quiet as a mouse!! :thumbsup:

 

[MDK87]

what weight oil are you guys using?

Magnatec Trav, so 10W - 40.

EDIT: Hang on, maybe I bought a rip off version? I used Proma MBL8, but everyone else is saying Promar. Same stuff?? :S

 

[boostboy76]

No, Pro-Ma is the correct spelling.

 

[MDK87]

No, Pro-Ma is the correct spelling.

Ahh ok, cheers man.