P38A Autotrader advert...tappet noise when warm. Advise please!

rangie1998 · Oct 28, 2017

Hi all,

I'm quite interested in this P38 4.0 lpg I've seen on Autotrader. In the description it says slight tappet noise when warm.

I know noone can say for sure what the problem could be but do you think it is one to leave when alone?

Thanks
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classi...ing-location=at_cars&model=RANGE ROVER&page=1

Colthebrummie · Oct 28, 2017

If the trader says it is slight tappet noise I should think it is probably loud tappet noise. Could be almost anything but I would be more concerned with the fact it's a LPG. I don't think these engines do that well on LPG long term.

Col

tomcat59alan · Oct 28, 2017

Hydraulic lifter/s ,cam, rocker shaft and rockers or worst of all slipped liner/s

rangie1998 · Oct 28, 2017

Thanks for the replies.... sounds like one to leave alone!!

Saint.V8 · Oct 28, 2017

if it is a light ticking - tappet most likely.

If it is a deeper sounding tick with a more tinny overtone - could be slipped liner

Wazzajnr · Oct 28, 2017

Personally, I think 2k for one with a known problem is too much.

pwood999 · Oct 28, 2017

also HEVAC has book symbol so something wrong there as well.

johnnyb70 · Oct 28, 2017

On a t plate is I guess a late gems? If it's a gems it's to expensive. Full stop. Thor is more desirable. Light tapping? May be nothing but I doubt it. Often tappets stick because the engine is slightly overheating. Check the real temperature. Good luck.
Jb

johnnyb70 · Oct 28, 2017

4.6 l Thor is the best in the v8. Diesels are well liked. 4l manual is unusual. 4l auto not liked. Esp gems. 4.6l gems okish.(all autos). Also 5years ago this was gassed....dodgy block ? Personally the gas would put me off. Has it been rebuilt ?probably not at 94000. New cam?

norseman · Oct 28, 2017

Liner slip is more of a tap than a tick & it's at piston speed whereas valve gear is half that. If it doesn't do it until it starts to get warm I'd say a liner is on the move, in which case it's time to walk

Wazzajnr · Oct 28, 2017

johnnyb70 said:
4.6 l Thor is the best in the v8. Diesels are well liked. 4l manual is unusual. 4l auto not liked. Esp gems. 4.6l gems okish.(all autos). Also 5years ago this was gassed....dodgy block ? Personally the gas would put me off. Has it been rebuilt ?probably not at 94000. New cam?

Mines a 4.0auto and I love it!

rangie1998 · Oct 28, 2017

Thanks everyone, I'll leave this one and look elsewhere!

johnnyb70 · Oct 28, 2017

Not your 4l yours is loved. I'm talking all the others.
Some reckon 4l are actually smoother. But they have a weaker autobox and smaller torque converter(early ones). If your gonna get one get the 4.6.

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