1998 Buick Century valve tappet noise

1998 BUICK CENTURY
88,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JRK
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My engine has one valve tappet that is very noisey when cold but quiets after warm up. Years ago we used to put 2 qts kerosene mixed with 2 qts of oil and ran the engine for 10 minutes and then drained. Then we put fresh oil in and this worked to clean up the engine. Will this quiet the noisey lifter? Is this still good practice on today's engines????
Feb 6, 2009 at 8:35 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Old school remedy Marvil Mystery Oil Walmart has it.
Feb 7, 2009 at 10:50 AM