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Posted: 02 Nov 2007, 00:09
by R0B
it sounds like a tappet rattle.they do this occasionally.a good run usually sorts it. when did you last do an oil change.what grade oil are you using.


hydraulic tappets out of adjustment

Posted: 02 Nov 2007, 01:12
by ozzy
sh1 t myself first time mine did it dont worry it seems to be the norm.

Posted: 02 Nov 2007, 08:11
by trickydicky
If not done sounds like time for the oil and filter to be changed.
It's not a lot of money the flat four seems to appreciate it done more often than most engines.