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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 02:17 AM
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hi guys quick question,are the 95 engines a bit tappety on iddle
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Old Jul 9, 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.
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Old Jul 9, 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
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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What engine oil are you running?
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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are you sure its not the injectors they are quite noisey??
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Old Jul 9, 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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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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like he said above proberbly just the injectors!also boost soloniod makes a tappety sound too..
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