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Wear from high mileage, lack of oil changes or abuse could cause that.
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How do you distinquish between a valve tap or lifter tap in a 1996 Mazda B2300 pickup?
Well the 2300 is an overhead-can set up. Which means it doesent have push rods or lifters. The cam is what actually pushes the valves open and closed. The cam is set right under the valve cover.
What causes engine tap when starting that stops after engine heats up?
if it is the z32 model more than likely its the variable timing sprocket
What causes 1999 suburu legacy to knock-click during idle?
Sometimes the Timing belt tensioner will cause a tap or click until the engine is warm.
What toolwould be used for threading small diameter rods?
Taps and dies are used to thread . A tap threads a hole and a die threads a rod.
Why does your 2001 3.1 L Malibu tap and hammer when you first start it up But it is not using losing or burning oil?
Further diagnoses is required. A tap from the upper area of the engine indicates valve work. A hammer from the lower end indicates bad bearings (mains or rods). I would check for correct oil pressure first. A failed oil pump may be the problem.
Will losing oil pressure cause the engine to tap?
YES
What type of valve disc for gate valve?
They are usually ceramic disc's in gate valves , best thing is to buy the whole tap hat for it.
Why does bathtub leak out of tap when valves are shut off?
Why? sometimes it has a leak, or the pipes are loose, or even some times there is extra water in the fosset that drips out.
What water do you use for engine coolant in a vauxhall calibra?
Tap water from your house
Does a 1300vw mk2 golf engine have tap-its or hydraulic lifters?
lifters mate
1995 Ford Contour the valves tap you have changed the cam and lifters twice still tapping?
were the valve tappets adjusted correctly they need to be rotated during adjustments ,also make sure you have correct viscosity oil in engine. it has hydraulic lifters and if oil is cheap, it will aerate and cause rattling
It is a 1991 eagle talon tsi Why does the eagle talon's valves tick?
If the valves are ticking they are likely damaged. If what you hear is lifter tap, then it is due to poor design from the factory or you need an oil change. Lifters from a 3g Eclipse (00+) fix this problem.
