Originally Posted by Hangman
Well, picked the car up from the dealer. According to the invoice, they replaced the lifters and tappets.
As for the clatter, it is less than before but if I listen very very closely, I can still hear it. Its now one of those things that if I don't think about I won't notice it, but if I do try to hear I can pick it up.. I'm satisfied now to chalk it up to the just the way this engine sounds..
I read alot of post about engine tick being normal for the Crossfire so I don't think its anything out of the ordinary.
Your last statement sums it up !!!....you are right. Every forum I've read said that that is something common with most cars today. " VALVE TAP" at low speed.. something about them being " self adjusting" ...don't quote me on that...but I think that's what I read.