TD5 Knocking When Cold (Tappity Noise)

We've recently bought a Land Rover TD5 99 reg and only noticed the day after that when started from cold when you pull away it has a tappity sound. When it gets to a normal temperature it's fine, this only happens on cold. Been told by a local garage it's the cam followers, we've had a full service and the garage bloke has told us to wait 7 days to see if there's an improvement as the old oil was so dirty. The chap seems genuine but can never tell with garages so I thought I'd put it up on here where I know I'll get an honest answer.

Also he quoted £600 to do the job if it's still knocking after 7 days, any advice would be great. Also would anyone on here be able to take on the job if it's still tappity in a week, I'm South Birmingham.

We're worried about causing more damage by driving it.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

My D2 TD5 makes a similar noise when cold. The throttle opening seems to affect the type of noise it makes. It doesn't sound serious and I know of others that sound exactly the same. Best advice is to avoid large throttle openings until warmed up. Warming up shouldn't take long - 2 to 3 miles.

Julian

thanks for that,but is it the cam followers,how can i put it right as its bound to get worse,cheers.

presumably they mean lash adjuster (hydraulic tappet) err7233, simple enough job but you will need manual or guide to set timing etc

you dont cause any damage if the noise is from the tappets not from something else, put one of these in it first time Halfords | Wynn's Hydraulic Valve Lifter 350ml

yes hydraulic tappet,garage said big engine strip down ,so not a £600 job?

it would be like changing head gasket

what would be a fair price to get done,would a mobile mechanic be better than a garage?

chrisandmark said:

what would be a fair price to get done,would a mobile mechanic be better than a garage?

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did price includes parts and labour

yes it did.

£200 in parts and fluids £400 for labour ,not cheap but expected

is there a chance that hydraulic valve lifter fluid will work?

thanks to everyone,will try some valve lifter fluid and repost,cheers.

if it were mine, i`d live with it. i`ve had this problem before on previous engines and fretted about it. but experience has shown me its more a nuisance thing. this is as a delivery driver putting on average 200k miles on the engines.

hi,just put hydraulic lifter fluid in car,how long before i can notice results,thanks in advance.

at least 100 miles

thanks very much.