2002 Renault Clio Repair Question
Topics covered: Lifters, Noise, Cylinder head.
Mileage: 800,000 miles.
Mileage: 800,000 miles.
Asked on March 18, 2012
I have a tapping noise coming from the top of my engine ass i accelarate throw the gears you can here it tapping.
I have changed the oil too a thicker engine oil but still tapps throw the gears.
Asked by dazza26n01Answer
Replied on March 18, 2012
Tapping noises from top of cylinder heads are usually caused by the valve lifters. If you have hydraulic lifters, they could be bad causing the noise. If valve clearances are adjustable, they should be adjusted. Oil is not going to make any differense if you have a aproblem.
Replied on March 18, 2012
i will look into that thankyou very much.