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The 2.8L is an inherently noisey engine is it not? I don't know, the engine just seems loud, in and out of cab.
 


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i've thought this before aswell. my 2.8 seems real chattery, thinking the valve lash is way loose but havn't got the motivation to pull the valve covers. whatever it is mine's a noisy bastard.
 

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It is hard to describe a sound, but all solid lifter will have some amount of a 'click' when they start to lift. It shouldn't be too much of a rattle, but they will never be as quite as hydraulic lifters. I guess the best thing would be if you could hear a proper running 2.8 and compare.
Adjusting them isn't too big a deal; and a new set of valve cover gasket may slow down any oil leaks. I always adjust mine a little on the tight side, meaning less clearance; just remember that too little clearance won't allow the valves to close all the way when they are hot.
 
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