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Old 09 July 2006, 02:17 AM
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hi guys quick question,are the 95 engines a bit tappety on iddle
Old 09 July 2006, 11:20 AM
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I think they are Hydraulic tappets on the '95 engine.
Normally maintenance free unless they are sludged up inside or the top of the
bucket is worn by the Cam lobe.
Old 09 July 2006, 11:25 AM
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the car has only done 60,000 miles and has just been serviced,do u think new lifters would work
Old 09 July 2006, 11:30 AM
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What engine oil are you running?
Old 09 July 2006, 11:34 AM
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are you sure its not the injectors they are quite noisey??
Old 09 July 2006, 01:10 PM
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i dont know what engine oils in it cos ive just bought it but it looks **** thin
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like he said above proberbly just the injectors!also boost soloniod makes a tappety sound too..
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