Thread: How easy is it to replace valve lifters in a 2.6 m103?
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Old 05-01-2006, 03:05 PM
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I don't know about the m103, but on the m102 (2.3L 4 cyl) often the "diesel" sound is caused by a worn timing chain that has stretched.

You might try replacing this while you've got the valve cover off.
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