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fartfield
4th Feb 2008, 18:47
Can anybody throw any light on my problem. Just got Tarquins head back on[only taken three months but that`s another story] and it appears one cam follower has not pressurised, rattle`s like a b*****d.Is this common or can anyone suggest a remedy.:(


Eighteen months now and still smitten by the Disco bug!!!

goldypurple
4th Feb 2008, 19:47
i would say maybe the valves need adjusting

fartfield
4th Feb 2008, 19:55
unfortunatly the valves are hydraulic and i checked the injector clearences three times

TEMPL4R
4th Feb 2008, 20:40
Hydraulic tappets sometimes take a while to jack up. Try a fast tickover for a while.

Chris

bilge rat
5th Feb 2008, 08:44
iff it dont jack up like templar says its more than likely shot, i had this on a few when i over reved me v8 slightly. alan......