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2002 4.2L I6 Clatters at Startup

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Old Oct 22, 2021 | 04:12 PM
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Son in Law has a 2002 Trailblazer with the 4.2L that clatters when starting after sitting a day or so.
I would suspect lifters going bad but dual overhead cams don't have lifters, What's going on?
 
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Same problem on mine and solve with Motul 300v Power oil 15W50 and additive for hydraulic spring valve (Mecacyl CR-P)
https://www.amazon.fr/MECACYL-Hyper-.../dp/B06XB1KN7Q
 
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