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Hello guys. I've been struck by my lightning. I love the truck but I have an engine noise. I read a lot checked and changed the plugs. All was well and still had the tapping noise cold. It started out faint and louder as time went on. I read lash adjusters are a big problem and knew the noise was on the passenger side. I decided Labor Day weekend pull the supercharger clean the nasty cooler and tackle the lash adjusters. I got the valve cover off and pulled the lifters one by one. They had oil in them and no spring tension like the new ones. I replaced all 8 and fired it up. Rattle rattle rattle. I cruised it everything seemed ok I baby it until it's to full operating temp all the time. I shut it off for 3 hrs and start it up the dreaded noise exists. I've been struck park the truck Monday and don't start it until Tuesday night. It still makes the rattle. Sometimes it lasts 2-5 seconds sometimes until it's completely up to operating temp. The oil pressure on the gauge is above the middle. What is the possibility the tensioner is bad, and what all should I buy so I don't have to tear into it all the time? I love the truck and it's a blast. I just hate the noise and not knowing if it's gonna be quiet quick or rattle 5mins until warm. Thanks for the help