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DOCTORWHO

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tapping on start-up
29. Apr 2011 at 22:18

hi,all
had my 2.6 for about 6 months now,,,no probs at all,,
about 2 weeks ago,,when starting engine for first time in mornings,,,theres a very slight knocking/tapping noise from engine,,,,
If left to tick over,you cant hear it,,,its only when you press tha accelerator lightly that it starts,,,,
if left to tick-over for about a minute,,it stays quiet,,and is ok for rest of the day,,,theres no power loss at all,,and drives a1,,,,,,,changed the oil and oil filter last week,,,little bit better but still there,,,theres about 65,000 miles on clock,,,belt was done at 43,000 miles,,,,,,,as i say,theres no problem,,,any ideas,???,,,using 10/40 semi,,,,,,someone suggested using 5/30 oil ???
thanks
Colin

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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: tapping on start-up Reply #1 - 29. Apr 2011 at 22:19 I would tend to do some quick oil changes, if that doesn't help, use some Wynns lifter treatment.
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chrisgixer Omega King Offline Black ones are faster. Posts: 14570 Wokingham Gender: Drives: "Omega Black" 3.2 Elite. Thanks to Joshwyatt.	Re: tapping on start-up Reply #2 - 29. Apr 2011 at 22:20 Wynns lifter trearment.
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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: tapping on start-up Reply #3 - 29. Apr 2011 at 22:21 Is it a light tap? Could be exhaust manifold
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TheBoy Administrator Offline TBE has an MOT! Posts: 64817 Brackley, Northants Gender: Drives: 98 MV6, 03 Elite, 00 25, 89 ZX10	Re: tapping on start-up Reply #4 - 29. Apr 2011 at 22:33 Lazydocker wrote on 29. Apr 2011 at 22:21: Is it a light tap? Could be exhaust manifold 2.6 tends to have a very reliable manifold gasket... ...unlike the poor ones GM fitted to ours
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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: tapping on start-up Reply #5 - 29. Apr 2011 at 22:55 TheBoy wrote on 29. Apr 2011 at 22:33: Lazydocker wrote on 29. Apr 2011 at 22:21: Is it a light tap? Could be exhaust manifold 2.6 tends to have a very reliable manifold gasket... ...unlike the poor ones GM fitted to ours Nothing wrong with mine... After it's been run for a few minutes
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Re: tapping on start-up
Reply #6 - 30. Apr 2011 at 09:47

Lazydocker wrote on 29. Apr 2011 at 22:55:

TheBoy wrote on 29. Apr 2011 at 22:33:

Lazydocker wrote on 29. Apr 2011 at 22:21:

Is it a light tap? Could be exhaust manifold Wink

2.6 tends to have a very reliable manifold gasket... ...unlike the poor ones GM fitted to ours Grin

Nothing wrong with mine... After it's been run for a few minutes Roll Eyes

When you eventually fix it, use the MLS one, not the original.

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