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Noisy Tappets (I think!)
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04 Mar 2011 17:58 #12533
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Early in the morning when it is cold.... my little truck sounds a bit 'tappety'.
I have put in an engine flush and popped some new oil in and it seems a bit better.
Are the tappets adjustable or are they hydraulic?
Was thinking of repeating the process with a new filter.
Any thoughts?
Cheers
I have put in an engine flush and popped some new oil in and it seems a bit better.
Are the tappets adjustable or are they hydraulic?
Was thinking of repeating the process with a new filter.
Any thoughts?
Cheers

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04 Mar 2011 18:09 #12535
by Bigchridy
Replied by Bigchridy on topic Re: Noisy Tappets (I think!)
Which engine have you got?
If its the chain driven one it could be that the chain has streched slightly causing it to tap. We get this all the time at work on the Vauxhall chain driven engines. We usually change the chain, give it a good oil and filter change and then they run sweet as a nut!
I would have thought that the M13A engine has hydraulic tappets but not too sure about the older 8v engine.
I would also check that you are using the correct viscocity oil as if it's too thick it might not be filling the tappets!
Hope this helps
Chris
If its the chain driven one it could be that the chain has streched slightly causing it to tap. We get this all the time at work on the Vauxhall chain driven engines. We usually change the chain, give it a good oil and filter change and then they run sweet as a nut!

I would have thought that the M13A engine has hydraulic tappets but not too sure about the older 8v engine.
I would also check that you are using the correct viscocity oil as if it's too thick it might not be filling the tappets!
Hope this helps
Chris
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04 Mar 2011 18:20 #12537
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Re: Noisy Tappets (I think!)
They can be a bit tappity and there is a guide to adjusting them in the workshop manual so they are not fully hydraulic on any of the engines.
However I have also heard that the injectors/injector pump can sound like tappits as well.
Martin
However I have also heard that the injectors/injector pump can sound like tappits as well.
Martin
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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05 Mar 2011 09:37 #12564
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Replied by NickG on topic Re: Noisy Tappets (I think!)
I think i will do a flush again and stick in a new filter
also must get my hands on a workshop manual
any body got a spare one
Cheers Nick
also must get my hands on a workshop manual
any body got a spare one
Cheers Nick
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