I took my car ( w124 ce ) to S & R MOTORS FORMBY as there was a tappetty noise coming from the engine that was annoying me. The garage changed the timing chain and all 8 tappetts ( all for £ 400 ) This cured the noise from cold but now its noisey when hot !!...and is constant. I took the car back and they blamed the new tappetts changing them under the warranty. This didnt cure the problem but i was told by the garage to let the tappetts "bed in" for at least a month. Dissatisfied i took the car back to the garage after two weeks (it is there now). The garage have advised me that its probably the followers. I think i am being given the run around !!..... Anyone got any ideas ? Most research i have done would suggest the valves / push rods ... or the chain has been incorrectly fitted. The sick thing is i could have taken it to Crewe Engines for a complete top end rebuild for £600 + vat ...I am not confident my car will be returned cured so have already contacted my legal insurers who have agreed to have the engine inspected. Will keep informed.....!!
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