1994 MB E420-W124- Cam oil line tube question

[Derf-E420-94]

If the cam follower ticking noise sometimes disappears, does that
indicate a clogged oil line tube or could it be the typical tube end
is gone? I thought if the end was missing the ticking sound would not
disappear.

Thanks,
Fredrik

[Rob]

Post by Derf-E420-94
If the cam follower ticking noise sometimes disappears, does that
indicate a clogged oil line tube or could it be the typical tube end
is gone? I thought if the end was missing the ticking sound would not
disappear.
Thanks,
Fredrik

Hydraulic cam followers usually get a varnish on them - thats when they
start to seize and stick due to this build up.

[Ernie Willson]

As the varnish forms they start to stick intermittently. If you do not
take corrective actions they will stick up tightly and the ticking will
not go away.

EJ in NJ

Post by Rob

Post by Derf-E420-94
If the cam follower ticking noise sometimes disappears, does that
indicate a clogged oil line tube or could it be the typical tube end
is gone? I thought if the end was missing the ticking sound would not
disappear.
Thanks,
Fredrik

Hydraulic cam followers usually get a varnish on them - thats when they
start to seize and stick due to this build up.

[Tiger]

Are you using synthetic oil?

[Rob]

Post by Tiger
Are you using synthetic oil?

Why would you use synthetic oil in this model of a car.

[Tiger]

Any one of them would be good.

Mobil 1 5W30...
Amsoil 5W30 or 0W30

I tend to find the best deal as I can and I change my oil every 10,000 miles
or 1 year for synthetic oil.

As for buying oil... it all depends on if you do your own work or you have
someone change it for you.

[m***@gmail.com]

Post by Derf-E420-94
If the cam follower ticking noise sometimes disappears, does that
indicate a clogged oil line tube or could it be the typical tube end
is gone? I thought if the end was missing the ticking sound would not
disappear.
Thanks,
Fredrik

Fred
It is most likely that the camshaft and rocker are worn. Remove the
valve cover and turn the engine over till you see the cam lobe. It
most likely has a flat spot. If so replace cam and worn rockers.
Good luck
Mike

[Derf-E420-94]

Post by Derf-E420-94
If the cam follower ticking noise sometimes disappears, does that
indicate a clogged oil line tube or could it be the typical tube end
is gone? I thought if the end was missing the ticking sound would not
disappear.
Thanks,
Fredrik

Replaced radiator and ticking noise quieted. I guess the extra heat from the poor cooling... Then later sold car...bought another... (absolutely one of the best cars ever built...W124 series)