Date: 30 Dec 1998 10:53:08 GMT
From: "Kevin Patrick" <kevinpatricknopsamdnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: "Clink ... ... Sounds from the engine"



I wonder if the synthetic oil is not allowing the hydraulic valve tappets to
retain enough oil to be "pressurized" at idle on a cold start.  But when you
step on the gas, the higher oil pressure forces oil into the valve tappets,
and they stop "clacking".  Listen if this sound is right at the top of the
head (usually around the no. 4 cylinder), when you rev up the engine with
the engine cold.  This is probably nothing to worry about if it is only when
you first start the car, and not while the engine has been running for a
while.
Be Seeing You!
Kevin

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