#1: Possible Faulty Tappet?? Author: countduckula55, Location: AngleseyPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:17 pm ---- Hi, I just thought I would see if anyone could shed any light on a small problem I have?
When I first start the car (2002 206 GTi 138 - 52k) when it's cold it sounds fine - no problem.
Within a few miles, it develops a tapping noise which is driving me mad
It runs fantastic and I have recently changed the oil (again) but it is just the same - it sounds like 1 tappet has failed??
I have read on here and some other forums about similar noises but they seem to be the opposite and sound when the engine is cool?
Any ideas please?? Many thanks.
#2: Re: Possible Faulty Tappet?? Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:57 pm ---- how did you know only one tappet is failed?
what oil did you use?
#3: Re: Possible Faulty Tappet?? Author: countduckula55, Location: AngleseyPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:20 pm ---- Thanks for the reply Seabrook, I don't know that 1 tappet has gone, it just doesn't sound like multiple 'tapps'!! but what do I know
As for the oil I have used 10w40 recommended from Peugeot which has done nothing for the noise on both occasions I have used it (just changed it again after 6 months).
Thanks again
#4: Re: Possible Faulty Tappet?? Author: james180, Location: NottinghamPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:53 am ----
countduckula55 wrote:
Hi, I just thought I would see if anyone could shed any light on a small problem I have?
When I first start the car (2002 206 GTi 138 - 52k) when it's cold it sounds fine - no problem.
Within a few miles, it develops a tapping noise which is driving me mad
It runs fantastic and I have recently changed the oil (again) but it is just the same - it sounds like 1 tappet has failed??
I have read on here and some other forums about similar noises but they seem to be the opposite and sound when the engine is cool?
Any ideas please?? Many thanks.
Did you ever get to the bottom of this? My 180 is exactly the same,quiet as a mouse when cold but taps when it warms up? Its getting very annoying and embarrassing.
#5: Re: Possible Faulty Tappet?? Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:29 am ---- Weird on a 180 because I believe it has hydraulic tappets which are self-adjusting.
What oil are you using?
#6: Re: Possible Faulty Tappet?? Author: james180, Location: NottinghamPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:39 am ---- Dont know what oil is in it? What ever was used on the service before i brought it. Might change the oil and see If it helps. Whats the best oil for a 180?
#7: Re: Possible Faulty Tappet?? Author: sri16v, Location: WalesPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 4:46 am ----
james180 wrote:
Dont know what oil is in it? What ever was used on the service before i brought it. Might change the oil and see If it helps. Whats the best oil for a 180?
Total quartz 9000 5w40, is what I used and is recommended by Peugeot
#8: Re: Possible Faulty Tappet?? Author: rick-gti, Location: welshpool, mid walesPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 4:52 am ---- I have a 138 that taps, unfortunately for me its an engine change. Only way to find out would be to take the head off and get it checked. Could try some topend treatment at a cheaper option.
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