noisy tappet

[bluedirtydigit]

Hi guy's
Decided to take my van for a spin today first time I have used it for a couple of weeks I have a rattle from one of the tappets is this usual when they have been standing? I must admit I only drove it about 2 miles and it didn't quieten down at all I thought perhaps it needed the oil to circulate a bit but I did not want to push my luck and cause some damage could there be an air lock? Any help in where to start would be appreciated. Mike

[jamesandtheopenroad]

Take it out for a good quick longish run. They drain down after a while if not used. If it persists, do an oil change with correct grade - 15w40 mineral.

[bluedirtydigit]

Thanks for that I did wonder if that was the case, thanks for your help I will give it a good run tomorrow.

[what2do]

Yesterday, I noticed that my friend's van was 'tappety' as she drove off. A couple of hours later, she called from the M3 hard shoulder asking me why there was a buzzing from the dash!!!!

[jamesandtheopenroad]

Shiiiiit

[bluedirtydigit]

Took the van for a run this morning and after about 15 miles the tappets went back to normal very quiet thanks for your advice, I wont leave it so long in future without being used.