Tappety...... when warm?

[Dan_1981]

My mk1 has started being a little tappety when warm!

I'm used to every so often when its cold - sometimes it does it for a few seconds sometimes it doesn't.

But for the last few days i've notcied that after I get off the motorway on the way to work (approx 20 mile motorway trip at circa 70 - 80) it sounds very very tappety.

After a few miles of the motorway at more normal road speeds it seems to stop.

Oil change sort this out or is it a sign of something more serious?

Ta

[worldwidewebs]

Nothing to worry about. Change the oil and it'll probably quieted down too

[MX-5 Lazza]

And use a good full synthetic oil.

[5paul5]

Taking delivery of mine tomorrow, its a 1990 mk1, this one however is tappety only when cold, any advice ?

[MX-5 Lazza]

Same. Oil change with full synthetic. If you know anyone with Costco membership you can get Mobil1 0W-40 for about £25 which is ideal. As long as it clears up quickly I wouldn't bother doing a flush before the oil change as this can cause problems on an older car.

[5paul5]

First job on the list then. Thanks Lazza