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williams255
23-06-2005, 11:28
noticed on cold start up a tapping noise for the first secong or so then quiet then occasionally on idle it returns but goes as i rev it up i use 10w40 mobil super s any ideas people?

Mark_Ritchspeed
23-06-2005, 12:15
Sounds like your hydraulic tappets sticking slightly. nearly all Clios at this sort of age will do it a bit but its not something to worry about.

Mine tends to start doing it when its due an oil change.

williams255
23-06-2005, 12:28
thanks mate

Justy
23-06-2005, 14:39
My valver does it, even worse with new oil!!! thicker oil is meant to help but try forte top end treatment!!

BRUN
24-06-2005, 00:13
as above, try some Forte Top End Treatment

VIPERONE
24-06-2005, 00:32
halfords mineral 10 40 does a good job at ridding the noises

williams255
24-06-2005, 14:48
changed the oil for some 15w40 and thats done the trick must of been a couple of sticking tappets

VIPERONE
24-06-2005, 17:27
:-)