tappets
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surfermick
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tappets
morning peoples.ive had my 206 diesel 1.4 for a few weeks now,great car but am a bit concerned with the tappet noise on idle, ive had diesels for years and ive never heard one tap like this. should i be concerned. 135000 miles, one previous owner, full stamped dealer service history.
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Capncol
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Re: tappets
If it's a DV4TD engine, the tappets are hydraulic (self adjusting)
Are you sure it's tappets? The injectors can have a pronounced "ticking" at idle.
Does the car smoke? A faulty injector can cause "diesel knock" Might be worth trying some injector cleaner.
Are you sure it's tappets? The injectors can have a pronounced "ticking" at idle.
Does the car smoke? A faulty injector can cause "diesel knock" Might be worth trying some injector cleaner.
Cheers Col.
206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
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206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
When requesting help of a technical nature, please give as much detail of the fault as possible along with details of exact model, engine size & type, gearbox, year, mileage, and any relevant work carried out to try to solve the problem to help us help you.
Better still, put the details in your signature.
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surfermick
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Re: tappets
ah, i will look at that Capncol, thanks. i wasnt sure it was tappets, just my guess, thought that would best describe the sound.