I have a 1990 range rover with a tappet noise on number 7 cylinder so I replaced the tappets with new ones (soaked in oil overnight) and still the same noise I did not find any serious wear could it be low oil pressure any thoughts welcome ps I changed the oil and filter
V8 tappet noise
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fett
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worn rocker arm?
blackvoguebeauty
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I bet it's not this but simple to check...
I had a really annoying ticking for ages, just like tappet noise. After much ****ing about it turned out to be a slightly loose spark plug. I could just hear it sparking, which from where it was sounded like a ticky tappet. Tightened up and noise gone. This was after I'd replaced tappets, cam, timing and rocker gear.:doh:
Worth a check just in case. Good luck.
I had a really annoying ticking for ages, just like tappet noise. After much ****ing about it turned out to be a slightly loose spark plug. I could just hear it sparking, which from where it was sounded like a ticky tappet. Tightened up and noise gone. This was after I'd replaced tappets, cam, timing and rocker gear.:doh:
Worth a check just in case. Good luck.
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fett
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njh , did you get yours sorted?
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Been there:doh: sounded like the cam was about to surrender underload
