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Christophe Salvaing
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Sat Jan 08, 2005 1:20 am Post subject:
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Hi listers
My '00 Venture (52K miles) got a rapid tapping sound today.
After an hour driving in traffic jam, I stopped in a mall.
When I started again, there was a loud "tac tac tac" that became faster as
the engine speed increase.
I stopped the engine and started again. Still the same problem.
After driving 5 miles the sounds went off, but came back after a traffic
light stop.
Oil & coolant level OK, no light in the instrument cluster
Before bring it to the mechanic any advices are welcome
(It seems to be a valve lifter isn't it ?)
Christophe SALVAING
Web site : http://christophe.salvaing.free.fr
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Woody
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Sat Jan 08, 2005 2:17 am Post subject:
Re: Tapping sound |
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Have you been loosing coolant? Any signs of coolant in oil? That engine
suffers from lower intake manifold gasket leaks. Have it checked out
soon....
"Christophe Salvaing"
<christophe_pasbolespams.salvaing_pasbolespams@amue.fr> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Hi listers
My '00 Venture (52K miles) got a rapid tapping sound today.
After an hour driving in traffic jam, I stopped in a mall.
When I started again, there was a loud "tac tac tac" that became faster as
the engine speed increase.
I stopped the engine and started again. Still the same problem.
After driving 5 miles the sounds went off, but came back after a traffic
light stop.
Oil & coolant level OK, no light in the instrument cluster
Before bring it to the mechanic any advices are welcome
(It seems to be a valve lifter isn't it ?)
Christophe SALVAING
Web site : http://christophe.salvaing.free.fr
Family, Cars (Ford Aerostar LPG, Chevy Suburban LPG, AMC Pacer, Buick
Roadmaster Estate Wagon, Pontiac Montana), Kitesurfing ...
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Christophe Salvaing
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Sat Jan 08, 2005 7:52 am Post subject:
Re: Tapping sound |
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I'm aware of the lower intake manifold gasket leaks.
And yes since 2 month the level coolant is slowly decreasing.
But no sign of coolant in oil (foam ...etc etc ...)
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> a écrit dans le message de
news:b0DDd.11982$_X7.3707@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com...
| Quote: | Have you been loosing coolant? Any signs of coolant in oil? That engine
suffers from lower intake manifold gasket leaks. Have it checked out
soon....
"Christophe Salvaing"
christophe_pasbolespams.salvaing_pasbolespams@amue.fr> wrote in message
news:41deef32$0$31550$626a14ce@news.free.fr...
Hi listers
My '00 Venture (52K miles) got a rapid tapping sound today.
After an hour driving in traffic jam, I stopped in a mall.
When I started again, there was a loud "tac tac tac" that became faster
as
the engine speed increase.
I stopped the engine and started again. Still the same problem.
After driving 5 miles the sounds went off, but came back after a traffic
light stop.
Oil & coolant level OK, no light in the instrument cluster
Before bring it to the mechanic any advices are welcome
(It seems to be a valve lifter isn't it ?)
Christophe SALVAING
Web site : http://christophe.salvaing.free.fr
Family, Cars (Ford Aerostar LPG, Chevy Suburban LPG, AMC Pacer, Buick
Roadmaster Estate Wagon, Pontiac Montana), Kitesurfing ...
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Scott Buchanan
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Sun Jan 09, 2005 7:50 am Post subject:
Re: Tapping sound |
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How long since the last oil change?
"Christophe Salvaing"
<christophe_pasbolespams.salvaing_pasbolespams@amue.fr> wrote in message
news:41deef32$0$31550$626a14ce@news.free.fr...
| Quote: | Hi listers
My '00 Venture (52K miles) got a rapid tapping sound today.
After an hour driving in traffic jam, I stopped in a mall.
When I started again, there was a loud "tac tac tac" that became faster as
the engine speed increase.
I stopped the engine and started again. Still the same problem.
After driving 5 miles the sounds went off, but came back after a traffic
light stop.
Oil & coolant level OK, no light in the instrument cluster
Before bring it to the mechanic any advices are welcome
(It seems to be a valve lifter isn't it ?)
Christophe SALVAING
Web site : http://christophe.salvaing.free.fr
Family, Cars (Ford Aerostar LPG, Chevy Suburban LPG, AMC Pacer, Buick
Roadmaster Estate Wagon, Pontiac Montana), Kitesurfing ...
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Christophe Salvaing
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Sun Jan 09, 2005 1:09 pm Post subject:
Re: Tapping sound |
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Oil 5W30 changed every 3000 miles
"Scott Buchanan" <t120rv@pacifier.com> a écrit dans le message de
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| Quote: | How long since the last oil change?
"Christophe Salvaing"
christophe_pasbolespams.salvaing_pasbolespams@amue.fr> wrote in message
news:41deef32$0$31550$626a14ce@news.free.fr...
Hi listers
My '00 Venture (52K miles) got a rapid tapping sound today.
After an hour driving in traffic jam, I stopped in a mall.
When I started again, there was a loud "tac tac tac" that became faster
as
the engine speed increase.
I stopped the engine and started again. Still the same problem.
After driving 5 miles the sounds went off, but came back after a traffic
light stop.
Oil & coolant level OK, no light in the instrument cluster
Before bring it to the mechanic any advices are welcome
(It seems to be a valve lifter isn't it ?)
Christophe SALVAING
Web site : http://christophe.salvaing.free.fr
Family, Cars (Ford Aerostar LPG, Chevy Suburban LPG, AMC Pacer, Buick
Roadmaster Estate Wagon, Pontiac Montana), Kitesurfing ...
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Hairy
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Sun Jan 09, 2005 11:22 pm Post subject:
Re: Tapping sound |
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"Christophe Salvaing"
<christophe_pasbolespams.salvaing_pasbolespams@amue.fr> wrote in message
news:41deef32$0$31550$626a14ce@news.free.fr...
| Quote: | Hi listers
My '00 Venture (52K miles) got a rapid tapping sound today.
After an hour driving in traffic jam, I stopped in a mall.
When I started again, there was a loud "tac tac tac" that became faster as
the engine speed increase.
I stopped the engine and started again. Still the same problem.
After driving 5 miles the sounds went off, but came back after a traffic
light stop.
Oil & coolant level OK, no light in the instrument cluster
Before bring it to the mechanic any advices are welcome
(It seems to be a valve lifter isn't it ?)
Christophe SALVAING
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A faulty oil filter can cause this. Check the oil for fuel contamination, if
ok then change the filter with a known good brand in your area.
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