Subaru Sports Wagon. Tapping sound

Submitted: Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 21:34
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My '94 Subaru Sportswagon 1.8 has developed tapping sound from right hand rocker cover when cold. These engines are East West.
Is not every time but after running tends to disappear. I have been told it is probably hydraulic lifter sticking and should be replaced. My mechanic says I should replace all 8 lifters, as they will all be on there way out.
Motor has done 300,000km and I am about to take off on 12-month trip around starting in Top End in a couple of weeks.
Does any body have experience of this problem?
Should I get the 1 lifter replaced, replace all or not worry?
Will this damage the car?
Will cost $800-$1000 to do all 8 and I am not keen to spend money I don’t need to on an old car if I only need another 40,000-50,000k out of her. I can camp for 3 weeks on $800 easy. Cheers.

Ps Have already fully serviced her, new trailing arm bushes, new CV joints, brake pads and fuel tank sender.
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