Quote Originally Posted by babowc
one question..
do our (ka24de) motors use hydraulic lifters?

no, right?

iirc.. sr and kaE uses the hydraulic lifters..
Perhaps im missing how this comment helps my issue.. Im not really sure what to do at this point i cant find time to take it to a shop to take a look at it. I really dont want to pull the head to have it rebuilt. And im not going to remove parts that nissan put in there to get rid of the noise. Im sure there has to be some way i can fix this problem or there is a shop open on sunday.