noisey tappets
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noisey tappets
my impreza has been stood for just over two months now due to gearbox probs this is sorted now.but i have started the car today for the first time and there is a loud tapping sound which i am sure is tappets.i was wandering if i was to flush the engine and replace oil and filter if this could cure this as the engine did not tap prior tho being stood.any advice?
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my impreza has been stood for just over two months now due to gearbox probs this is sorted now.but i have started the car today for the first time and there is a loud tapping sound which i am sure is tappets.i was wandering if i was to flush the engine and replace oil and filter if this could cure this as the engine did not tap prior tho being stood.any advice?
could be a sticking valve/tappet, i thought some models had hydralic and some not dependant on year/spec (STI)
would take the car for a gentle run (20 mins/20 miles) to get the oil circulating and hot. May clear up itself.
How old is the oil/when was it last changed, may be worth getting it done anyhow.
Not too sure about using flushing oil in a turbo engine, others will know better.
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