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Old 14-07-2005, 04:50 PM   #1
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hey guys, just got home and heard a bit of a tapping noise coming from under the bonnet while my car is idling. any ideas what it could be?
i cant really give any more info, although i'll try to help out as much as i can.

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Old 14-07-2005, 07:20 PM   #2
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tap tap tappets? Injectors? Piece of plastic hitting the thermos? Can you get the ole screwdriver out and have a listen to the rocker cover and injectors?
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Old 14-07-2005, 08:41 PM   #3
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it could possibly be the lifters if it's like a slight clicking noise
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Old 14-07-2005, 08:55 PM   #4
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hydraulic latch adjusters, what ever they are called, they are common and tap like a b*tch when they stuff up
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Old 14-07-2005, 09:05 PM   #5
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someone in the engine bay???????
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Old 14-07-2005, 09:07 PM   #6
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it could possibly be the lifters if it's like a slight clicking noise
yeh that's what i was thinking as well.
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Old 14-07-2005, 10:24 PM   #7
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might be just low on oil. mine get noisy when i need oil.
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Old 14-07-2005, 10:58 PM   #8
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