Clive Armstrong

At idle, there is a noticeable ticking from the engine.

I know that there will be some tappet noise, but it seems louder than it usually is.

I'm probably being paranoid, but it's really bugging me.

paul/p1

mine is very tappety as well

Clive Armstrong

But is there anything to worry about, or are they just that way?

Moles Dad

Never bin down this road before with Scoobys (mine does it too), but with aluminium engines it has always been common knowledge that tappet noise is amplified.

I have read posts on changing to a different oil, maybe that would calm things down a bit.

Cheers,MD.

Clive Armstrong

Thanks m8, I'll give the garage a bell and see if they can recommend anything.

Moles Dad

I am not sure if search is working or not but it might pay you to look for the threads on this...it was only about a week ago.

MD.

Clive Armstrong

OK, thanks m8. I'll try and find those threads.

Charlie H

Mine's been doing it too recently. Checked oil level, all ok. Mine seems to be coming from the battery side of the engine, from the cam area. I'm thinking the same thing "Is it normal or should I get saving"??????????

rayman

mine was comming from the battery side as well, just poured some mobile 1 synetic gone now. Then again its just me getting paranoid !!

Moles Dad

Would be interested to know the oil recommendations if anyone finds those posts on this subject.

I think I will treat Scooby to a different oil and see if it quietens it down.

Cheers for now,MD.