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Hi guys just wondering if anyone can give me any pointers to start with on an engine noise I’m getting.
It sounds like right hand side of engine somewhere and it’s a loud knocking sound that speeds up and slows down with revs. It much louder when cold but still very audible when the engine has been running a while. It’s more or a loud tapping sound. Nothing started difference in power

It could be tappet bleed down. Take the van for a two or three mile run. The noise should disappear if it is bleed down.

If the vans been sat for a week or more a tappets bled down as Rob said, take it for a drive. If you use it all the time and its doing it, might be worth checking the valve adjusters to make sure one isnt damaged/backed off or not adjusted right.

What oil are you using?

I’m using Morris golden film SAE 30. But it did start after not being used for a few months

Stesaw wrote: ↑20 Dec 2025, 15:48 If the vans been sat for a week or more a tappets bled down as Rob said, take it for a drive. If you use it all the time and its doing it, might be worth checking the valve adjusters to make sure one isnt damaged/backed off or not adjusted right.

I was thinking this would be my next step as easily visible from under

Well I’ve just been up and started her and it was quieter and driven a good 1hr and the sound has completely gone so well pleased. Thanks for the help guys