Re: Tappet Noise - Exactly How To Fix It?

The whole point about stressing the 'no load' part of the instruction is so that you don't end up with diesel where it shouldn't be. If you start burning it, you have bigger problems than tappet noise.

The engine uses shell bearings. These work by having a thin film of oil between them and the crank and block. The diesel is an oil, al be it a thin oil, sop you need oil pressure but not revving the engine. A constant speed is what is required.

Cheers

D

Hi all, I recently posted this thread:
https://www.fiatforum.com/cinq-sei-technical/135406-tappet-noise-exactly-how-fix.html
I tried what rallycinq said, and I'm sorry to say it didn't work, but not saying it didn't do the car any good because the diesel was dirty. So this weekend me and my dad will remove the tappets and soak them in some diesel then blast them with air to clean them, and give everything a general clean and make sure everything is in working order. But I was wondering if anyone had any more ideas about how to stop the tapping?

Regards

Re: Tappet Noise - Exactly How To Fix It? *UPDATE*

Ratters said:

But I was wondering if anyone had any more ideas about how to stop the tapping?

Regards

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the clue is in there name

when u take them out, BECAREFUL!!!! nothing drops down the engine (e.g tappets, shim )

It had happened to me 2-3times ... meaning i have to take the head off !!!!

IF the tappets fall out, check them to see if they r ok, by pulling by hand see if they fall apart. if it does new tappets

Good luck !!
Ming

Following Ycmings post, undo the four nuts that hold the rocker gear to the head.

This will loosen the tappets just enough.

Wrap each tappet end of each rocker in masking tape, then, and only then lift the rocker shaft completely off.

Saves losing bits as they fall to bits when you take them out.

Cheers

D

Ok thanks all