Originally Posted by dbmk3
i have a 1.6 xr2 engine fitted to my escort mk4
has k&n filter
rs16i manifold and the rest of the system is made by ashley
its making the usual tappet sound
i was thinking or replacing the tappets and cam at the same time but now im worried that it might be sounding a bit tappety because of low oil pressure?????? or maybe the oil pressure switch is playing up?
are there any quick checks i can do to tell me whether the engine is all running ok
if i bought an oil pressure gauge does it come with the bits to connect to my engine??
all help much appreiciated
Before replacing all that, i suggest flushing your engine oil with some anti-slugd (like stp or similar)... on my engine it solved a lot of problems including your's...
as for the oil pressure gauge normally it doesnt come with the bits to connect to your engine but where you buy that they'll sell the complete kit... and its a very good investment!!!
good luck