When I start up from cold, my engine rattles at the top end. After a minute or two its fine. I am thinking it is oil not getting to the lifters and they may be dry untill the oil gets to them. Is this right? if so is this causing damage and what can be done to help it.

Thanks

Your lifters are a bit gummed up. It's more likely to cause stress on the cam shaft lobes than anything else as it's those that are hitting the lifters when there's a lack of oil in them.

 

When did you last change the oil? Might be worth doing a few frequent changes. There are detergents in most decent motor oil, so by doing a number of quick changes might solve the problem.

sounds to me like an oil ventrical issue. what oil are you using?

maybe do an engine flush (waits to get shot down)

 

:)

you shouldnt get shot down for suggesting a flush, people should get shot for not using one

Thanks guys, an engine flush sounds right. What is the best way to do it and what should I use as a prefered flushing component please.

you shouldnt get shot down for suggesting a flush, people should get shot for not using one

 

I second that! did an engine flush on my old engine got rid of some noisy tappets! YEY!!!

 

Would recommend an engine flush! very easy and can make things alot better!

Thanks guys, an engine flush sounds right. What is the best way to do it and what should I use as a prefered flushing component please.

 

I use wynn's engine flush, does a good job. Pour it into the engine, run it for a little while then drain your oil, top up again and job done. Probably best to change your oil filter when you drain it as well.

Thank you, I will have a go at the weekend.

Hi Funkyboogalooo. Have you an email I can contact you re engine flushing please.

 

Sonic006

does no one use the spare litre u get in most 5 litre tubs of oil to flush the debri out , always worked for me !! just my 2p:D