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Tapping noise
« on: 10 April 2011, 16:24:34 »
Guys once again thanks for all of your help on my previous topic in changing the timing belt. I am on with the gerbox service and handbrakes today....Just looking for some advice really, Since I bought the car on Monday there is a tapety noise coming from the engine, i imagine its lazy/sticking valves/lifters...However, is there a way in which I can make this quieter, i.e specific type of oil which is best?? the car is a 2.2i CDX....I note it is quite common for it to be a bit tappety on start up and for approx 45 seconds until it quietens down a bit....Doesn't completely go away but it does get quieter..Again any help/advice/info would be very gratefully received!!
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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #1 on: 10 April 2011, 17:16:31 »
Do a few quick oil changes 500-1000miles, good practice if you've just bought the car anyway and maybe chuck in some wynns lifter treatment :y

Oh and as for which oil GM's very own 10 by 40W will be fine  :y
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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #2 on: 10 April 2011, 17:23:02 »
Thanks Dave - just to check is that full or semi synthetic oil mate?
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« Reply #3 on: 10 April 2011, 17:25:56 »
Semi synthetic is fine and if you get yourself a Trade Card by joining ABS it works out about £40 for 20Ltrs so why use anything else :y
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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #4 on: 10 April 2011, 17:48:19 »
Perfect thanks mate....I changed the oil and filter on Monday when I replaced the rocker cover gasket but I have done a couple of hundred miles since then so i'll drop it again tomorrow and replace again with the Wynns stuff....Just looked and Halfrods stock it for £7.99 take it this is the correct gear........

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_203145_langId_-1_categoryId_165750
 
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« Reply #5 on: 10 April 2011, 18:18:26 »
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Perfect thanks mate....I changed the oil and filter on Monday when I replaced the rocker cover gasket but I have done a couple of hundred miles since then so i'll drop it again tomorrow and replace again with the Wynns stuff....Just looked and Halfrods stock it for £7.99 take it this is the correct gear........

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_203145_langId_-1_categoryId_165750
 
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Yeah thats the stuff ;)
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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #6 on: 10 April 2011, 22:25:20 »
Thanks mate...Just an after thought to anyone really.....I was thinking of using Castrol Magnatec and doing another oil and filter change tomorrow....Has anybody tried Magnatec on their Omega if so, is it anygood?? What should I try 10/40 - 5/40 etc etc....
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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #7 on: 10 April 2011, 23:46:14 »
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Thanks mate...Just an after thought to anyone really.....I was thinking of using Castrol Magnatec and doing another oil and filter change tomorrow....Has anybody tried Magnatec on their Omega if so, is it anygood?? What should I try 10/40 - 5/40 etc etc....


Just stick with Vauxhall Semi Synthetic.

Castrol make grease. Noone I know uses their oil.

Esso and Mobil were recommended years ago.

GM oil is fine for Omegas
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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #8 on: 10 April 2011, 23:58:58 »
Thanks mate....I don't have a trade card yet, where is the best place for me to buy the GM 10/40 semi syn oil in the morning?
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« Reply #9 on: 11 April 2011, 11:31:12 »
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Thanks mate....I don't have a trade card yet, where is the best place for me to buy the GM 10/40 semi syn oil in the morning?


See if a member is local to you with a trade card
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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #10 on: 11 April 2011, 12:17:12 »
Thanks guys for the suggestions....I now have a trade card and WOW!! what a difference in price for the oil.....Just been to VX and got 5 litres of 10/40w semi syn and a new filter for £15!!!

If any members in Bolton or the general Lancashire area need access to my trade card please do contact me as you are all more than welcome.....

Now to go and get it dropped and changed etc!!
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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #11 on: 11 April 2011, 12:31:39 »
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Now to go and get it dropped and changed etc!!

 .......... I'd put it off till later/tomorrow - it's piddling down now.  :y :y
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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #12 on: 11 April 2011, 13:36:16 »
Ha ha....Good shout....Brightening up a bit now so hopefully do it later....If not I'll do it in the garage!!
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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #13 on: 11 April 2011, 13:41:25 »
Sorry to hear that. We're basking in sunshine daaan saaf. :P
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Re: Tapping noise
« Reply #14 on: 11 April 2011, 13:45:15 »
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Ha .....If not I'll do it in the garage!!

You can get a car into your garage?   :o  :o :o  :o

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