It probably is lifter noise. Certainly not uncommon, we just replaced lifters on a '95 this week for a customer. You might want to go through a couple of oil changes before you worry about it, as it may clear up with the Pennzoil gone. Every engine I have ever seen that consistently ran Pennzoil was a sludge bomb inside. YMMV, of course.
Bill Cardell TurboDog's Dad Flyin' Miata 1-800-359-6967 (sales) 970-464-5600 (tech support) www.flyinmiata.com www.fmwestfield.com ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bruce Andrews Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 6:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject: 94 Miata ticking noise Hi, My 94 has a (lifter like ticking noise) on cold start. This noise stops when the engine starts to warm. I got the car 2 months ago; it has 116K on the odometer. It runes very good except for this noise. There is no oil usage, the oil pressure is good. I am running Valveoline 10-30 High mileage synthetic, it had 10-50 Pennzoil in it and the pressure went to 56psi. high side, from 30000rpm on. After changing oil it idles at 30psi. And 60psi. At 3000. Can anyone help me with the noise? Bruce Andrews
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