I have the above car and upon starting the engine it makes a dry, whirring noise, like tappets clicking. It's a new model and it only happens occasionally, for about five seconds, any ideas? Or does anyone have this problem too?
2007-05-07 05:51:25 · 3 answers · asked by cheddar 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
If it is parked on a slope it could be the oil isnt reaching the engine immediately ,until it is pumped through .I wouldnt worry
2007-05-07 06:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T spin the engine with the HT disconnected. With nowhere for the sparks to go you may damage the coils. Also be careful with the ignition, the electronics develop lethal voltages.
I suspect the oil filter has a poor non-return valve in it that isn't always stopping the oil draining out of the oilways, so sometimes the valve gear runs a bit dry at start-up. Needs fixing if you want the ultimate life span in the engine.
2007-05-07 21:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it takes a few seconds for the oil to reach the camshaft and tappets.To check this out ,disconect the H T lead and turn the engine over to pump the oil up reconnect the lead and start the car if the noise is not there then thats what it is
2007-05-07 06:51:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋