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Alscort
18-05-2006, 08:33 AM
This is proberly nothing but, my engine taps on the first start of the day until it gets warm (Roughly 2-4mins) should I be worried?
Wouter
18-05-2006, 08:42 AM
It's probably just the teppets. It is a common issue on the VR4's.

You may find that a engine oil change will resolve the issue.
Alscort
18-05-2006, 08:44 AM
It's probably just the teppets. It is a common issue on the VR4's.

You may find that a engine oil change will resolve the issue.


Will try a oil change then! but I shouldn't worry then!:thinking:
bradc
18-05-2006, 08:50 AM
most common thing in the world with these engines. As long as you change your oil regularly it won't get too bad
You See
18-05-2006, 09:08 AM
Along with oil changes at regular intervals, additives is also recommended...something like Proma usually keeps the tapping at bay for approx. 5000ks.
WildCards
18-05-2006, 09:57 AM
As your in the UK you can easily get your hands on Amsoil, with which you won't need any additives. Alot of us use it and it has proven to be a very good oil.
Fritzz
18-05-2006, 11:50 AM
My car also had the sound when i bought it. I just ran some diesel trough the system and changed filter and oil. Then it was gone and have been since. :)

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fredrik
You See
18-05-2006, 11:54 AM
I just ran some diesel trough the system
huh? diesel? huh? /pan
soapy1978
18-05-2006, 11:54 AM
had the same thing with mine mate nothing to worry about jus do oil change and it go away

darren
richy rich
18-05-2006, 12:05 PM
as said above do a flush and change, for best results change oil filter flush then change filter again and put amsoil in it.:2thumbsup
BraindG
18-05-2006, 03:04 PM
Diesel? a whole tank? ive never heard of that
richy rich
18-05-2006, 03:32 PM
Diesel? a whole tank? ive never heard of that
hes used it as an engine flush i think
Fritzz
18-05-2006, 11:22 PM
I did it as an engine flush, that´s right. :)

very effective, strongly recommended!
kato
18-05-2006, 11:42 PM
Ive been raliably imformed by my machanic mate that this stuff is the dogs rounders for sorting out any tappet noise and said it also made hell of a difference in performance, he,s used it in a lot of his clients cars and has never been disapointed yet. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/AMETECH-ENGINE-RESTORE-OIL
Alscort
23-05-2006, 02:01 PM
Thank you for your help everyone! most helpful as the tapping has now stopped after a engine flush and oil change! I could kiss you all! :2thumbsup
Kieran
14-08-2007, 04:36 PM
EngineRestore - Posting in an old thead with a link to several sites showing the virtues of engine restore, plus two final links to your web shop is effectively advertising - and as such the post has been deleted.

However, we have already discussed Engine Restore on here before - the link to that thread is below, should you wish to comment.:scholar:

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20656
amsoil
15-08-2007, 11:20 PM
Really nasty nasty stuff IMHO check out the piston heads thread on the stuff. Oh no the very thought of it has made me start twitching all over again /pan http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=225143&hw=++engine++restore


Ive been raliably imformed by my machanic mate that this stuff is the dogs rounders for sorting out any tappet noise and said it also made hell of a difference in performance, he,s used it in a lot of his clients cars and has never been disapointed yet. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/AMETECH-ENGINE-RESTORE-OIL