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05-11-2008, 02:49 PM | #1 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 8
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hi all, i got a BA XR8 there is a tapping noise coming from engine it sounds like a roller rocker , but the problem is some times when you start it up the noise some times is there for a coulpe of minutes some times longer & some times the tapping noise will go away within a few seconds (when the oil is pumped the engine). i was wondering has any body got any ideas want it could be or had the same problem ,thanks steve
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05-11-2008, 03:05 PM | #2 | ||
FPV-Tickford Club of NSW
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 358
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sounds to me like the timing chain tension common problem with boss motor but it normally goes away whith in a couple of seconds.
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05-11-2008, 07:46 PM | #3 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 8
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ok thaks mate , next question is it easy to fix , i take it only a ford dealer can do it .
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