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 tappety noise
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valver
Level 9 User

Joined: 07 Dec 2005
Posts: 373

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 3:42 pm

does every 19 16v sound tappity when it starts or is it just mine,goes quieter when warm,someone says injector without even looking at,it still goes top speed no problem,also keep needing to top up the oil from minimum to the maximum every 750/1000 miles,no leaks no smokey exhaust.is this normal?
Roger Red Hat
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Joined: 13 Oct 2004
Posts: 4722

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 4:21 pm

we discussed this not so long ago.
Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:13 am

teppets are clogged, but don't worry. When it heats up the thinner oil gets in. Some wynns tappet additive is good though should help.

Oil useage is normal.
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