kel-lou Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Just wondering if somebody who knows a thing or two about cars would have a look at this advert. Thinking of test driving this as Im after a little run around. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201217467292565/sort/default/usedcars/quantity-of-doors/5/price-to/1000/transmission/manual/page/1/radius/10/postcode/s350ee?logcode=p What does noisy engine tappets mean? is it a major problem? Am I best to steer well clear? Thanks to anyone who can help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criss Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 It could just want an oil and filter change,if the oil thats been administered is too thick,that will cause it and the noise should go after the engine ,warms,think there,s a lubricant that you can buy,failing that,it will be a full tappet change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff1976 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Walk away - if it was a simple/cheap fix the garage that is selling the car would have done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny128 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 most likely worn hydrulic tappets and/or camshaft, its more then the cars worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kel-lou Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Thanks for the advice, think Ill keep looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkertelecoms Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Quite a clean looking thing isn't it. Wonder how heavy the tapping is, could even be a big-end, major engine strip down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frededwards Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Vauxhall's of that vintage are reknowned for knackering their hydraulic tappets. Avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kel-lou Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Quite a clean looking thing isn't it. Wonder how heavy the tapping is, could even be a big-end, major engine strip down. Lovely isn't it for its price! Ive decided to give it a wide berth, far more people have advised that than it being ok. Ive found something french now Having it fully checked tho before buying. Thanks for all your advice guys x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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