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tappet noisy

Old 24-01-2008, 03:08 PM
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hi,

notice laterly when idling.. the tappet is very noisy. any idea why?
Old 24-01-2008, 03:21 PM
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are we meant to guess what car/ truck/ van/ tank/ bus your talking about?
Old 24-01-2008, 06:08 PM
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i am going to guess that it might be a sierra as its in the sierra room
Old 24-01-2008, 07:34 PM
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me too

Does it quiet down when it's warm?
Old 25-01-2008, 08:15 AM
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Try an oil change as if it is doing it when idling and warm the oil may be getting abit tired.
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Old 25-01-2008, 12:48 PM
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it just got oil change.. in fact even my gearbox is very rough and vibrate alot!
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