Albina
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- 1997 Sploder XLT 4WD 4.0L
Hey all. I have a 1997 Explorer XLT, 4WD 4.0L SOHC with what I think is some valve clatter going on. A mechanic friend suggested DELO400 SAE30 and Lucas Oil Stabilizer to eliminate dry starts. I've already got 5 qts. of the oil in and the engine sounds a little quieter, though sometimes it still clatters on startup. Would it be okay to add some Lucas Oil Stabilizer and see if that quiets the valve clatter? My front seal is also leaking a bit, and until that can be replaced I'm hoping the Lucas will slow that. It's not bad as it is, but I'm curious to see what it can do. The rig doesn't smoke at all, and except for the valve noise, runs fine. 185K miles, please see link for how the engine currently sounds, but keep in mind it was fairly quiet when I recorded this. The rattle/knock is sometimes much more audible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8EwFTIwLY0
Thanks for any thoughts or input!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8EwFTIwLY0
Thanks for any thoughts or input!