Engine ticking solved thanks to the Board
I have had an annoying engine ticking in my 95 LWB with 180K on the clock. I am a mechanical idiot but have reviewed the board with interest since getting this Rover, my 2nd LWB. Anyway, I figure the problem is with the lifters, and I tried a Sea Foam flush, no luck. I then tried 20/50 oil, a little luck, but not much. Once I burned off about a quart of oil (thanks to the marvels of the British engineering drip), I added some Lucas Oil Stabilizer. Bingo. Problem seems to be solved, or at least masked.
Anyway, I wanted to thank everyone for contributing. Much of the information goes right over my head, but the tips I got from here saved me from replacing (for now) the lifters and cam shaft, as one mechanic suggested, or replacing the entire enginge once this one blew up (which it still might do).
Thanks again.
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