Hydraulic tappet noise?

[barroom_spert]

I just had the oil and filter changed and the engine occasionally makes a sound from the top which sounds like tappets (not a regular click though more a bag of bolts/tinkling). Only happens when oil is hot and when idling. The noise disappears as soon as the revs increase by a minimal amount.

Otherwise, engine runs fine.

Could they have changed to the wrong oil spec? This is a hydraulic tappet engine as far as I know.

[nightdriver]

What Car/Engine???

[canam-phil]

Focus 1.8 Zetec 1998

[nighthawk]

I'd have thought you have got the zetec E engine in that car, thats got shimmed tappets.

the oil spec should be 5w30 semi synth.

[barroom_spert]

So if its not hydraulic lifters then any guess as to the cause of the noise?

[Kitty_Kat]

My Ka is making a noise which is apparently the Tappets...its very irritating and i wish i could get it fixed...how much around would it be to fix it does anyone know?

Kitty_Kat

[nightdriver]

Kitty_Kat said:

My Ka is making a noise which is apparently the Tappets...its very irritating and i wish i could get it fixed...how much around would it be to fix it does anyone know? Kitty_Kat

The endura 1.3's do tend to make a bit of noise from the tappets. Give your local ford dealer a ring and they will give you an idea of the cost, In theory no parts are required so it will probably be 1 hours labour (£60-70 @ fords or £40-50 at an independant)

[Kitty_Kat]

nightdriver said:

Kitty_Kat said: My Ka is making a noise which is apparently the Tappets...its very irritating and i wish i could get it fixed...how much around would it be to fix it does anyone know? Kitty_Kat The endura 1.3's do tend to make a bit of noise from the tappets. Give your local ford dealer a ring and they will give you an idea of the cost, In theory no parts are required so it will probably be 1 hours labour (£60-70 @ fords or £40-50 at an independant)

i dont think its a 1.3!! i think mines only small!! wish it wasnt though! and its an S reg from about 1998 i think?!

[nighthawk]

mk6fiesta said:

Ka's were only ever made with a 1.3

unless it's a sport or street ka that is

The clearences should be on a small plaque on top of the rocker cover.

he valve clearences are a service item too, so if it's just had a service or due for one, get the garage to check the settings for you.