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Engine a "bit tappy"
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Hi Seen a car which includes in description engine a bit tappy but engine itself is sound. Queried this with seller and he said French cars have a reputation for being a bit tappety when cold until warmed up. I assume he means a distinctive sound which fades as the engine warms. Is he right or telling me a load of b******t? Thanks PS It's a Xsara Picasso Petrol Manual
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.hydraulic cam adjusters can be a bit clattery if the oil has drained out of the oilways when the engine has stood for a while. This is sometimes caused by using cheap oil filter cartridges that do not have a built in non return valve. It should cure itself after a couple of minutes. It could also be piston slap which happens when the engine is cold and the pistons haven't reached operating temperature and haven't expanded to fit the cylinder bore properly. This should disappear when the engine is hot. But as Canis.. says, why take a chance, there are lots of cars available.
the guy is saying its tappety so he must know thats where the issue lies , many cars suffer with this French or otherwise, as Albags says correct oil can often help but i would like to think the seller would have gone down that route first...hydraulic tappets & cams do and can wear. Plenty of tappets for sale on the net & e bay, bit of a clue
Canis ...
I did say sorry before my comment ...
But this ... "is it diesel? if its petrol the big ends are on the way out"
was the ridiculous part of your reply.
And if you only had a taste of some of our experience here .. you would have been a little more careful considering your reply. We most definately ain't fools.
I did say sorry before my comment ...
But this ... "is it diesel? if its petrol the big ends are on the way out"
was the ridiculous part of your reply.
And if you only had a taste of some of our experience here .. you would have been a little more careful considering your reply. We most definately ain't fools.
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