Mitsubishi Galant engine makes tappet noise
Variant: 2.0 dohc 24valve gsr
Model Year: 1989
On cold start up sounds like ill adjusted rocket gear, but in the garage book sais it has hydraulic lifters????.
Posted: Aug 9, 2011 (13 years ago)
If it has hydraulic tappets you could try changing engine oil and filter , using a good oil of correct grade .The older Rolls Royces used to sound like also on starting till oil got up .
Posted Aug 9, 2011 (13 years ago)
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