jim
New member
hi i own a 1996 899 s,
already i have had to replace the head gasket at 30000 miles, then 2 months ago , the hydraulic tappets had to be replaced , starting up first thing in the morning is fine now , no rattle at all, driving from cold no noise at all, the trouble is now when the car is hot , and only when i put the engine under load i still have a rattle ,is this still noise from the top end , it is hard to tell,or something to do with the ignition , the exhaust at the back is pitch black, although i allways have it serviced ,
please i would greatful of some advice before i bung cash in the wrong direction
jim[?]
already i have had to replace the head gasket at 30000 miles, then 2 months ago , the hydraulic tappets had to be replaced , starting up first thing in the morning is fine now , no rattle at all, driving from cold no noise at all, the trouble is now when the car is hot , and only when i put the engine under load i still have a rattle ,is this still noise from the top end , it is hard to tell,or something to do with the ignition , the exhaust at the back is pitch black, although i allways have it serviced ,
please i would greatful of some advice before i bung cash in the wrong direction
jim[?]