my car makes a ticking noise when started? what is this?
thanks matt
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29-07-2007, 16:40 #1Banned
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ticking
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29-07-2007, 17:16 #2Forum User
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hydrolic lifters?
how old is the engine mine used to make tapping nosie wen 1 start it from cosl then went away shortly once warmed a bit!.
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29-07-2007, 18:23 #3Forum User
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eye is probably your 'tappets' taking a little time to get the oil through them. how many miles? what oil, when was it changed and what viscosity are you using?
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Injectors can also tick.
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29-07-2007, 21:24 #5Banned
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ticking
um the cars dun 96,000 and im using 5w 30 oil.
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29-07-2007, 21:37 #6Subscribed Member
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5w30??? Thats the wrong grade, it will be to thin when warm. You need to use a 40 grade... i.e. 0w40, 5w40, 10w40.
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