Any way to reduce noisy tappets?

1. logic_guy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2010 England Posts: 3423

   #1 17th November 2011, 19:54

   I guess they need adjusting but I'm aware that saxo have tappy engines., any way to reduce the noise?
2. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #2 17th November 2011, 19:57

   dont rag the car form cold and use decent oil
   
   worn rocker arms etc can cause tappets to be noisey even after tightening, i sometimes do them slightly more closed in this case, but doesnt always cure the prob
   
   could also be the injectors, theyre notorious for being mistaken aswell
3. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #3 17th November 2011, 21:48

   If the tappets are adjusted spot on, then it's likely to be injector noise. Even after having my injectors cleaned, they are still fairly noisy sitting in traffic. Apart from buying new injectors, there's not a great lot you can do.

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4. DreamEater Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Hertfordshire Posts: 1574 '07 Saab 93 Vector Sport - '79 Citroën Dyane

   #4 17th November 2011, 22:35

   I wouldn't say the Saxo has overly noisey tappets...mine after doing a headgasket needed adjusting and it was almost silent!
   
   Do injectors also make a high pitched whine ie when accelerating?
5. SAXO8VYO Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Devizes Posts: 836 Saxo furio - X312HBK Peugeot 206GTI -J44KBX

   #5 17th November 2011, 23:55

   i thought this aswell got mine sorted and but nope it was just noisey injectors and same as the person above can still here the noise of them on tickover sat in traffic or when im letting it warm up
6. SAXO8VYO Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Devizes Posts: 836 Saxo furio - X312HBK Peugeot 206GTI -J44KBX

   #6 17th November 2011, 23:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DreamEater I wouldn't say the Saxo has overly noisey tappets...mine after doing a headgasket needed adjusting and it was almost silent! Do injectors also make a high pitched whine ie when accelerating?

   gearbox maybe bud or try loosening the cambelt tensioner might be too tight should be able to pull it a fingers width from its standing normal running path
7. DreamEater Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Hertfordshire Posts: 1574 '07 Saab 93 Vector Sport - '79 Citroën Dyane

   #7 18th November 2011, 00:07

   Gearbox is ok, and belt is all gravy. To me it does sound like the injectors, just looking for confirmation on the noise they make.
8. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #8 18th November 2011, 10:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DreamEater just looking for confirmation on the noise they make.

   Hard to describe, but mine make a hollow tapping sound, whereas tappets are more of clicking sound.
9. skitts Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Norwich Posts: 746 Saxo Vtr Mk2

   #9 21st November 2011, 13:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by blackie_2k5 dont rag the car form cold and use decent oil worn rocker arms etc can cause tappets to be noisey even after tightening, i sometimes do them slightly more closed in this case, but doesnt always cure the prob could also be the injectors, theyre notorious for being mistaken aswell

   When you say rag the car it's ok to give it 3k isn't it when it's cold ? Also what oil do you recommend ?