2003 Mazda Protege Lifter noise?

2003 MAZDA PROTEGE
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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GERIATRIX
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Hey Guys,

When i press in the clutch during starting, i hear what sounds like lifter noise. Also while driving i hear the noise at around 3000rpm, usually when i shift. While i am driving, i hear the noise if i let off the gas and it goes away when i apply the gas. I did a complete oil change including oil filter. Oh, i switched to 100% synthetic with this new oil change. Also b4 i drained the old oil i ran it for awhile with Seafoam. Will this noise go away after some running time or do i need to have the valves replaced? Or is it possible the clutch is at fault?
Feb 16, 2009 at 3:58 PM
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ROBIROB
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it could be your throwout bearing
Dec 15, 2010 at 5:18 AM
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ROBIROB
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could be your throwout bearing
Dec 15, 2010 at 5:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you sure the noise is coming from the engine?
Dec 17, 2010 at 7:17 PM