s type v8 how common is
s type v8 how common is
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v12bitch

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263 posts

181 months

Wednesday 23rd November 2011
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a tapping noise only from cold goes when warm no lack of performance or visual issues any views know hard to tell without hearing she is 4.0 v8 124k thanks all from the btch xx

SV8Predator

2,102 posts

194 months

Wednesday 23rd November 2011
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"s type v8 how common is"

I think they're quite common?

P700DEE

1,196 posts

259 months

Wednesday 23rd November 2011
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Might be VVT if NA 4.0 but could be tensioners. Could just be the belts/pulleys. Get someone to have a listen. wink

Triple7

4,015 posts

266 months

Thursday 24th November 2011
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Totally normal.

cardigankid

8,879 posts

241 months

Thursday 24th November 2011
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Is this not a symptom of failing timing chain tensioners? Would it be worth having that checked as this is a known issue on 4.0 V8's?