Bloody tappets again!

EricW · Post by **EricW** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:13 am

I really should keep my mouth shut sometimes!

Having recently extolled the virtues of Magnatec, (which I am sure is a very
fine oil) to solve my tappet noise problem, Ann started to car this morning to
hear it rattling like a demented Bee.

I am coming to the conclusion that we may have a mechanical problem here, it's
only about 1500 km since we changed the oil and filter.

Anybody had their lifters done and can tell me what is involved? I have a
vision of dollars flashing before my eyes, in a rapidly outwards direction!

Regards

Eric

Wayne Sinclair · Post by **Wayne Sinclair** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:39 am

Have you tried CRC 'LIFTER-KLEEN' 350ml. Just add to the oil and forget. I
had the same problem and I have now put in about 3 tins over a period of about
15 months and two oil changes. I change the oil and filter about 5000km.
I'm not suggesting you change the oil that often as I think 10000km is more
appropriate for modern petrol motors. But I'm a bit fussy and the car does
some short trips. Some people will say don't add anything to the oil but its
just a concentrated version of what's already added to most oils.

Good luck
Wayne
From: Eric & Ann West
To: MX5List
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 8:13 AM
Subject: Bloody tappets again!

I really should keep my mouth shut sometimes!

Having recently extolled the virtues of Magnatec, (which I am sure is a very
fine oil) to solve my tappet noise problem, Ann started to car this morning to
hear it rattling like a demented Bee.

I am coming to the conclusion that we may have a mechanical problem here,
it's only about 1500 km since we changed the oil and filter.

Anybody had their lifters done and can tell me what is involved? I have a
vision of dollars flashing before my eyes, in a rapidly outwards direction!

Regards

Eric

Wayne Sinclair · Post by **Wayne Sinclair** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:39 am

Have you tried CRC 'LIFTER-KLEEN' 350ml. Just add to the oil and forget. I
had the same problem and I have now put in about 3 tins over a period of about
15 months and two oil changes. I change the oil and filter about 5000km.
I'm not suggesting you change the oil that often as I think 10000km is more
appropriate for modern petrol motors. But I'm a bit fussy and the car does
some short trips. Some people will say don't add anything to the oil but its
just a concentrated version of what's already added to most oils.

Good luck
Wayne
From: Eric & Ann West
To: MX5List
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 8:13 AM
Subject: Bloody tappets again!

I really should keep my mouth shut sometimes!

Having recently extolled the virtues of Magnatec, (which I am sure is a very
fine oil) to solve my tappet noise problem, Ann started to car this morning to
hear it rattling like a demented Bee.

I am coming to the conclusion that we may have a mechanical problem here,
it's only about 1500 km since we changed the oil and filter.

Anybody had their lifters done and can tell me what is involved? I have a
vision of dollars flashing before my eyes, in a rapidly outwards direction!

Regards

Eric

Janet & Jeff Curtin · Post by **Janet & Jeff Curtin** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:00 am

It may just need an engine flush, the "2 twisty" one on miata.net seems
to be a favourite and after that oil and filter changes every 5000km.

I only get the problem at around the 5000km mark and its a reminder to
change oil and filter and after that I have no problems.

I only use Caltex protech oil and the filter from repco as well ,not
what you would call top of the class quality.

J&J.

Janet & Jeff Curtin · Post by **Janet & Jeff Curtin** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:00 am

It may just need an engine flush, the "2 twisty" one on miata.net seems
to be a favourite and after that oil and filter changes every 5000km.

I only get the problem at around the 5000km mark and its a reminder to
change oil and filter and after that I have no problems.

I only use Caltex protech oil and the filter from repco as well ,not
what you would call top of the class quality.

J&J.

EricW · Post by **EricW** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:37 pm

Can you point me at the page I don't seem to be able to find it on Miata.net

Thanks

Eric

Janet & Jeff Curtin · Post by **Janet & Jeff Curtin** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:37 pm

http://forum.miata.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi

If this won't cut and paste, just go to the Na forum on miata.net and in
the search feature type in 2 twisty flush or just engine flush, there are
also articles on top end cleaning with seafoam etc.

hope it helps

J&J

From: "Eric & Ann West" <ericwest@internet.co.nz>
Reply-To: MX5List<mx5list@mx5club.org.nz>
To: "MX5List" <mx5list@mx5club.org.nz>
Subject: Re: Bloody tappets again!
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 17:37:04 +1300

Can you point me at the page I don't seem to be able to find it on
Miata.net

Thanks

Eric

Janet & Jeff Curtin · Post by **Janet & Jeff Curtin** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:37 pm

http://forum.miata.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi

If this won't cut and paste, just go to the Na forum on miata.net and in
the search feature type in 2 twisty flush or just engine flush, there are
also articles on top end cleaning with seafoam etc.

hope it helps

J&J

From: "Eric & Ann West" <ericwest@internet.co.nz>
Reply-To: MX5List<mx5list@mx5club.org.nz>
To: "MX5List" <mx5list@mx5club.org.nz>
Subject: Re: Bloody tappets again!
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 17:37:04 +1300

Can you point me at the page I don't seem to be able to find it on
Miata.net

Thanks

Eric

Thomas Beagle · Post by **Thomas Beagle** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:46 pm

Question for everyone:

Is there anything wrong with tappet noise at and just after startup?

The last time I looked into the, the consensus was that it wasn't really
a problem.

Thomas.

Eric & Ann West wrote:
[...]

Thomas Beagle · Post by **Thomas Beagle** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:46 pm

Question for everyone:

Is there anything wrong with tappet noise at and just after startup?

The last time I looked into the, the consensus was that it wasn't really
a problem.

Thomas.

Eric & Ann West wrote:
[...]

1Miata · Post by **1Miata** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:51 pm

If I may stake a claim for chronological credibility here - I bought my
first MX5 brand new in January 1990. The tappets rattled on start up from
day-one. Mazda service staff said "they all do that sir" (I think they had
previously worked for British Leyland).
Don't worry about it, they all do it. Always have.

1Miata · Post by **1Miata** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:51 pm

If I may stake a claim for chronological credibility here - I bought my
first MX5 brand new in January 1990. The tappets rattled on start up from
day-one. Mazda service staff said "they all do that sir" (I think they had
previously worked for British Leyland).
Don't worry about it, they all do it. Always have.

Mike Jolley · Post by **Mike Jolley** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:56 pm

when i had a hand operation and only drove small miles had tappet noise at
start up.NOW WITH LONGER DRIVES AT A BRISK PACE HAVE NOT HEARD AGAIN(AND
SAME OIL IN THERE) MIKE

Mike Jolley · Post by **Mike Jolley** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:56 pm

when i had a hand operation and only drove small miles had tappet noise at
start up.NOW WITH LONGER DRIVES AT A BRISK PACE HAVE NOT HEARD AGAIN(AND
SAME OIL IN THERE) MIKE

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