2015 V8 Vantage - noisy tappets ??

[N111BJG]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 21 March 2021 at 20:48

[Emilio Largo]

Look here, please:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=17...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

As you see, there could be various culprits for the noise. In the case of noisy valve train the expense to fix seems to depend whether it´s the exhaust camshaft or the inlet camshaft. You are lucky that you´ve got the warranty.

The worst case of engine noise would probably be big end failure. Watch this for example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUnydeTy0M4&t=...

Of course, all this remains "speculation". A video with the noise would perhaps be helpful. I would advise the main dealer to record a sound file to be sent to Gaydon, anyway (in case they should react defensively).

V8V Pete

[Greathey]

Try Liqui Moly Hydraulic Lifter

It worked for my BMW with n52 engine

[N111BJG]

Thanks for assistance

I’m looking into the matter with some professional help & will post about outcome in due course

[AM4884]

Had this with a Porsche. A can of sea foam in the oil cleaned out the sludge and fixed the lazy lifter.

YMMV!
Larry

[V8V Pete]

Emilio Largo said:

V8V Pete

I could respond but the OP seems to have deleted their post so I'm not sure what to say - strange.

You've linked my most relevant previous posts Emilio so that probably covers it pretty well. Suffice to say that since transferring the care of my Vantage from the franchised network to a superb Independent, it has run virtually perfectly and I remain a very happy owner.

[V8V Pete]

Greathey said:

Try Liqui Moly Hydraulic Lifter

It worked for my BMW with n52 engine

I wouldn't bother with this because the Aston V8 engine doesn't have hydraulic tappets.

Edited by V8V Pete on Monday 22 March 18:49