Originally Posted by glennshute
The new tappets i have r made by the british gaskets group i got them months ago. The only reason why im changing them is cause when i first start the car its quiet but give it about 2to 3 minutes n they start tapping. im using castrol rs oil 10/60.Its not cause of the oil is it.
That's what mine does

Then it goes away again, right?
It's better after having the filter done though.

Also have a new set of tappets, might even get round to fitting them one day! The actual removal procedure's in the Workshop Manual - have you got a copy?