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Old 27-11-2011, 12:52 PM
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got a issue iv changed my tappets as my car was tapping and was told needed new ones so i did , issue still here a little quiter. when on tick over its great sound sweet as a nut but once driving it starts tapping probly a easy fix just me being daft

any help will be great guys
Old 27-11-2011, 02:23 PM
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In all honesty it could be anything top end related without hearing/seeing it.
Old 27-11-2011, 04:34 PM
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Could also be a piston wearing and sing sideways under load known as piston slap, I had that problem, it's when the piston skirt starts to collapse and moves at tdc
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is it an rs turbo? if so pointless changing tappets without changing the cam as well they will both be equally knackered usually
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