Hey thanks, Happy New Year to you as well.


I never thought of air being in the system. I did just change the oil. I think I will try the lifter fix. Is easy enough to try.

The JDM engine was 1,400 from a place in so cal. I can't remember the name right now, but I can look them up if you want to go that route. I looked around and places wanted about 2,500 to 4,000 for a rebuilt. The engine was a 3.5 quad cam, but it was out of some front wheel drive car or something. The engine had to be stripped down to the block and heads and built back up with the original stuff from the old engine.

I don't have any pics of the truck i will have to snap one.

thanks for the help
Chris