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Re: Broken Engine???!!!!
Posted: 30 Sep 2011, 10:10
by KittyCamper84
got it started today but it has the worst tappet noise! The book says to bleed them, but i havent had them out. How long will it take by running the engine? Bear in mind all the oil came out on the floor so they are probably totally empty!!
Re: Broken Engine???!!!!
Posted: 30 Sep 2011, 13:15
by croc
others have commented that it can take 20-30 miles to pump up hydraulic tappets.
assuming they have been set if the rocker gear or heads have been disturbed/removed.
Re: Broken Engine???!!!!
Posted: 30 Sep 2011, 13:29
by kevtherev
A good half hour drive should do it
No harm will come unless after an hour they are still noisy
Re: Broken Engine???!!!!
Posted: 30 Sep 2011, 16:52
by KittyCamper84
Took about 45 mins but now sweet as a nut!!!!! Runs better than ever!!!!
Re: Broken Engine???!!!!
Posted: 01 Oct 2011, 09:33
by croc
Glad to hear that - job sorted, go and enjoy!!