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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: damon80 on 22 November 2007, 20:01:40

Title: Light tapping noise from top of engine
Post by: damon80 on 22 November 2007, 20:01:40

Hi Folks,

I've noticed that my Omega has a bit of a tapping noise from the top of the engine, on the driver's side bank of the engine.

It's not exactly loud, doesn't get any louder as the revs increase (but the tapping does get quicker in time with the revs), and nor does it get any louder under load.  

Anyone any ideas??

Title: Re: Light tapping noise from top of engine
Post by: Richy on 22 November 2007, 20:03:48

Sounds like a sticky tappet. Try flushing the engine and replacing the filter and oil.

Title: Re: Light tapping noise from top of engine
Post by: damon80 on 22 November 2007, 21:35:01

Cheers Richy - is this a common problem?  And is it likely to cause any lasting problems??

Title: Re: Light tapping noise from top of engine
Post by: ffcgary1 on 22 November 2007, 22:49:40

No it should cause no issues but can get a bit annoying, i have the same on my v6 since the 3.0ltr cams were fitted.It is due for an oil/filter change v v v soon.done almost 3k since the last one. :y