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by richardlansdown
Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: loud tapping noise
Replies: 10
Views: 2009

thanks for the advice! i kept my old rockers so will clean them up pop them in and let you know.

Chap at garage seemed pleased with this oil pressure. At least i have shown him, and if it all goes wrong will point the finger!
by richardlansdown
Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: loud tapping noise
Replies: 10
Views: 2009

right have driven car to garage, we looked for broken valve spring or binding springs and all seems to be in good order. no smoke when oil filler cap is removed, but the noise is a little louder... cam head and rockers are from mini sport, of their own manufacture, all recommended to work toghether....
by richardlansdown
Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:23 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: loud tapping noise
Replies: 10
Views: 2009

thanks for all this, just going out to start it up and check these possible issues.... engine has done less than 20 miles since rebuild. it has new rings, bearings and oil pump. Duplex kit was fitted three years ago. oil pressure cold is 60 psi and hot 40 psi, at idle hot 25 psi. last night i took t...
by richardlansdown
Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: loud tapping noise
Replies: 10
Views: 2009

loud tapping noise

Hi my 1098 engine in my van had developed loud teppet noise over the last couple of years. I have just had the engine rebuilt, useing a new high lift cam shaft and new cam followers. i had changed the cylinder head two years ago, with new rockers the double valve springs and it is since then that th...