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The tapping is not there some start ups (when valve spring not compressed?) .Running fresh Mobil 1 and Wynns lifter additive.

I had the same ,broken bolt at front propshaft doughnut. not easy to get to ,so missed it first time

I have a loud engine tapping on start up that stops after a minuit of raised revs, I was thinking stuck lifter but its more likely a lifter that wont hold pressure when not running. Also considering chain tensioner with bust spring that can cope once oil pressure takes over, is that how the...

I changed the oil some time ago 97 C180 722.6 5 speed however not sure that i have the correct dip stick , mine has 2 brass ferules ,what are the measurements from the tip to the ferules?.

I have a intermittent sticky tappet,sometimes it clicks for a few seconds on start ,other times is starts quietly then clatters after a few minuits running. Sometimes this stops for no reason. I am fairly adept at mechanics having done my own engine/gearbox/axle repairs many years ago. Is there...

Hi Andy, thanks for your interest,If I have the factory alarm,is it poss to dissable this?,my car sparks does this all the time but has not seen this type and is foxed!!.I'm going to dissmantle fob to check .The Alarm is piggy backed onto a module behind the speedo and unplugs but all the leads...

I had exactly the same experience,Computer read by 2 indys, no idea,so with 100k on the clock i replaced the maf sensor, and cleaned the barrel.Perfect .

My c180 stopped and wont start,the lights ,(red/green)flash in the mirror. I have fitted new batts to fob,tried the card key and the small key that plugs in by the door .The immob is behind the dash (which is out now).I have tried the usual tricks to reset, the fob rattles but the card key does...