2001 Renault Laguna

2001 RENAULT LAGUNA
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KINGY2009
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2001 Renault Laguna V12 Front Wheel Drive Manual

my laguna as a tappin sound comin from the top end wot could it be
Apr 9, 2010 at 1:05 AM
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DAVE H
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the hydraulic lifters (tappets) .. add an engine oil treatment to the engine and use a slightly thicker grade oil in future... if it is really bad you can have the lifters replaced !
Apr 9, 2010 at 3:33 AM
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CHARLIEJO6
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just got the same with mine, bought it about a month ago so had not put ol in my self, £70 bill for the privallage of someone using cheap oil and at that we are unsure it will clear it mght need the tappets done which we are told is aprox £300 :( wasnt tapping loud when i had it but just got louder...
Apr 29, 2010 at 3:44 AM
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DAVE H
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add an engine oil treatment to the engine
Apr 30, 2010 at 3:18 AM
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