transitnewbie26 wrote:is there a cleaner for none hydraulic lifters?
Snake oil lifter treatments are not your answer, do not waste your money.
transitnewbie26 wrote:the guy said it could be the knocking is from the oil still not lubricating the parts fully and should wait a week to see if the knocking/ticking stops or it could be cam bearings.
There are no separate cam bearings on these engines. If the cam housings are gone you need a new cylinder head.
You might have a failed cam follower if there has been a lose of lubrication to the top of the engine, I'd have expected a reputable specialist mechanic to have know this and checked.