Hi Troops,

 

After fitting 2 replacement 2nd hand heads, (GOOD NICK) and 2 turbos, on start up it is very noisy round about the tappet or cam vicinity !!!

 

Engine flush and filter and oil change in order you think ???

 

Put new oil in, but maybe too thick methinks ?!?!?!

 

Any help, please fire away :confused:

I the lifters my be on the way out or dry.

 

I remember reading in the book that once the lifters are installed do not, turn them upside down as the oil will come out of them and may never get back in.

 

Whether its true or not I dont know.

Hi Troops,

 

After fitting 2 replacement 2nd hand heads, (GOOD NICK) and 2 turbos, on start up it is very noisy round about the tappet or cam vicinity !!!

 

Engine flush and filter and oil change in order you think ???

 

Put new oil in, but maybe too thick methinks ?!?!?!

 

Any help, please fire away :confused:

 

So long as you have oil pressure, the noise should calm down after about 5 minutes of idling. During this time the lifters should expell the air inside which will be replaced by the fresh oil. (It is possible for a lifter to get stuck though if it's been allowed to become dry for any period of time, this could lead to a stuck open valve if you're unlucky)

 

hope this helps

Simon.

Give them a couple of thousand miles to quieten down, they might just need a blast of hydraulic valve cleaner and good quality synthetic oil.

Ta much guys,

 

Heads were upside down and a**e over tit when they were being cleaned ready to fit, haven`t revved the engine yet as the rattle is daunting !!! :nono: Something tells me to seek advice, hence this thread.

 

Dont fancy the cupla 1000 miles scenario, dont have the time you see !! :tongue: The engine flush and the proper oil sounds good tho !!!

 

Cheers,

 

Alan.............

Meant to ask,

Any oil flush or oil recommended ???