bought another astra, noisy tappets

[melvo2k10]

Just bought another little gem, blue 1.4 mpi auto, body work is immaculate not a spot on her, engine pulls well but tappets are really noisy, wats first thing to try to sort this out?

Many thanks

 

[Andy_Mk3]

You can try using an additive and an oil change. But that wont 100% fix them, nor for very long. Best is to replace them.

 

[melvo2k10]

Ive got another astra that im breaking with same engine can i use them, how easy are they to change? Cheers

 

[Brick Driver]

Try changing the oil in case something too thick has been put in it.

 

[Andy_Mk3]

Changing them means taking the cam carrier out, which is held in by the head bolts. You can do it without changing the headgasket if you dont move the head.

 

[tintin]

Run some engine flush for the required duration, drain and refill with Vaux semi synthetic. Do this a couple of times for the next month or so and you should help them out no end,

 

[melvo2k10]

Thanks for the info everyone, anybody got a how to on changing them?

 

[bones341]

It's dead easy, once you have the cam carrier off take the cam followers off then they just pull out and slot the replacement ones in. be sure to make a note of which followers go where though.