Date: Mon, 08 Feb 1999 21:19:59 GMT From: Bob_Landrynopsamoot.com (Bob Landry) Subject: Re: 900 16V Turbo tappet noise - advice needed
On 8 Feb 1999 07:36:37 GMT, "enter your name" <your.email.addressnopsama.com.au> wrote: Followed shortly by your hearing? ;-) >I just turn my radio up until the noise goes away. > >Bob Landry <Bob_Landrynopsamoot.com> wrote in article ><36be69ac.1871044nopsam.earthlink.net>... >> On Thu, 04 Feb 1999 14:49:51 +0000, Steve Porter <SPorternopsam.co.uk> >wrote: >> >> >I've just purchased a high mileage 1985 900 16V turbo. Following an oil >> >change, what was a slight tappet noise is now a fairly loud clatter >> >which can easily be heard inside the car. After speaking to my local >> >dealer I get the impression that this is an expensive job. >> >Is this something a relatively inexperienced mechanic (i.e. me) can >> >fix? Any advice gratefully received. >> >