Vauxhall Meriva tapping noise when started up but goes when acceleration
Variant: 1.4 petrol
Model Year: 2006
Categories:
Engine & Drivetrain
Have tapping noise when engine his started but goes when your on the road accelerating any advise thank you but no loss of power
Posted: Sep 22, 2020 (4 years ago)
Possibly a noisy tappet,would check your oil level is okay, a flush and oil and filter change may help ,difficult to know without actually hearing it ,but as it’s only there when started and idling then goes away as oil pressure is increased when vehicle is driven that could be it.
Posted Sep 22, 2020 (4 years ago)
Thank you will try that first
Posted Sep 22, 2020 (4 years ago)
If that doesn't cure it ( may well do ) , possible timing chain rattle ?
Posted Sep 23, 2020 (4 years ago)
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