Arctic_Monkey
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My engine is sounding a bit tappy sometimes, especially when warm..any ideas whats causing this? P.s what happened to the search facility?
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flybikeslee
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checked the oil i presume?
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Ellis
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Search is currently on summer hols.
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Arctic_Monkey
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Yeh checked the oil mate, been checking it every week as had a bit of a leak..the level has never been too low though as i've kept an eye on it.
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Ellis
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Probably just wear on bearings etc leading to play, mileage on the engine?
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Fraser Young
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If theres a leak somewhere, the oil pressure will more than likely be reduced... which may lead to excessive wear/tapping.
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LukeD
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Cambelt?
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luke85
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Oil leaks dont really reduce the oil pressure but old oil and a blocked filter will cause it to tap more. But then again on an older engine the valve lifters will probably be a bit worn. Change the oil and filter and if that doesnt cure it then its best just to live with the tap IMO
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rikkgti
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As luke85 says
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Arctic_Monkey
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It's on an x14xe - just turned 80k, the oil leak has been since i had the head gasket done back in march, so that was the last oil change to. Cheers for the help 
[Edited on 06-08-2008 by Arctic_Monkey]
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Arctic_Monkey
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Had a listen to my engine last night, and the tapping sounds like it's coming from the right side of the block, as you look at it. There is an oil leak that looks like it's coming from the bottom end, but i've been topping the oil up/ checking regularly. Any more ideas?
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Ellis
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I would go with what Fraser said if there is a leak...
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Arctic_Monkey
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Yeh man, need to wait till the end of the month to get it checked out unfortunately.
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corsasriboy
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you could put in a slightly thicker oil to reduce the tapping noise. will more than likely be just wear and tear.
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