Engine sounds like Fred Astaire!

[Woody_450]

So much tapping!

Took the Chimaera out for a good run down the M62 today and the engine sounded terrible, I think the hydraulic lifters aren't getting enough oil.

When it was last in for a service they mentioned some sort of oil treatment you can get that helps sort this out? Does anyone know what this miricle fluid is? and where I can get hold of some?

Thanks
Rich

[Parrot of Doom]

Wynns I believe, but it may be a better idea allaround to get the engine checked out, and the problem corrected at source.

[Woody_450]

Found this stuff...



Might give it a go, if it doesn't do much, it's only a few quid down the drain and I'll get them lifters sorted at the next service. If it does work it's only cost me a few quid, woohoo!

Probably get them looked at anyway...

Cheers
Rich

[Mongoose]

Woody_450 said:

Found this stuff... Might give it a go, if it doesn't do much, it's only a few quid down the drain and I'll get them lifters sorted at the next service. If it does work it's only cost me a few quid, woohoo! Probably get them looked at anyway... Cheers Rich

Thats what i used on my wifes mx5,and it worked a treat-well recommended

[Woody_450]

Cheers Mongoose, just ordered some from fordprobestore.co.uk, will keep you posted...

[IPAddis]

I've tried this kind of stuff but if you need a new cam / tappets, it won't help in the slightest.

Good luck, don't fancy your chances though! Unlikely to help with exhaust gaskets either

Ian A.

>> Edited by IPAddis on Monday 13th March 14:11

[Wicker Man]

IPAddis said:

Unlikely to help with exhaust gaskets either

Wot he said!

[Woody_450]

Wicker Man said:

IPAddis said: Unlikely to help with exhaust gaskets either Wot he said!

Had them checked on the last oil change, all ok :P

[minirace]

If the noise sounds like the exhaust gasket 'ticking' under load but you have had these checked, it may be a leaky head gasket. Happened to mine, David Batty At 'The Garage' near Guildford sorted it for me.