A couple weekends ago I replaced my timing belt, tensioner and water pump successfully. Upon startup an expected tapping noise was present and I assume due to the hydraulic lifters filling back up with oil after being emptied during the timing process. The tapping nearly all but vanished except for what sound like one lifter on the right side of the engine (passenger side).
Is it correct to assume that this single lifter failed to refill with oil upon startup due to debris or contamination? or is it at all likely that the internal spring broke? Prior to the timing belt change the engine was nearly silent while idling.
What is my best next step to solve this tapping? Remove the lifters on the right side and clean them? Try using a oil treatment first (which brand)?
Is it correct to assume that this single lifter failed to refill with oil upon startup due to debris or contamination? or is it at all likely that the internal spring broke? Prior to the timing belt change the engine was nearly silent while idling.
What is my best next step to solve this tapping? Remove the lifters on the right side and clean them? Try using a oil treatment first (which brand)?