Tapping...
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Tapping...
Is there a possibility an engine tap I have is just a valve adjustment needed on my break-in or something more serious...My mech, is out of town for a week n I wish to know if by driving her I will cause any damage or not....I aslo noticed that the tap is more noticeable on start up n seems to come n go....Or is that my ear playing wishfull thinking..lol...........Thanx ....Jerrylee///
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Hydraulic or mechanical lifters? If mechanical, pull the valve cover and see if you can locate the offending lifter (if it is a lifter)...then adjust it. If hydraulic lifters, and if they were adjusted properly, you shouldn't be having this problem.........unless you are low on oil.
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If it's on the passenger side of the motor it could even be the fuel pump making the noise. Happened to me not too long ago. Sounds just like a lifter but it was the fuel pump. See if you can isolate it.
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Jerrylee, I have an XE and the same thing happened. Yes, it could be the fuel pump rod, but more likely, the rockers may need a little more adjustment. Yes, in an ideal world, you set them up once and never touch them again, but after a short time, a couple of mine started tapping. I took off the valve covers, started it up and listened with a mechanic's stethescope (these are cheap at any parts store, everyone should have one) and tightened the offending ones about a quarter turn. I think I had to do this a couple of times, but it's been over a year and no problems since. God bless, Sensei
P.S. I think Lucas Oil Stabilizer is a good idea these days.
P.S. I think Lucas Oil Stabilizer is a good idea these days.
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