Hi everyone, my first post. 2014 2 ltr cdti Sri 160 with 50,000 miles, FSH.
On cold start up I can hear a ticking noise that goes away once the engine reaches operating temperature. It sounds like the noise a loose tappet on an older style engine would make and it is every half a second on tickover, becoming faster as the engine is revved. I assume this engine is hydraulic tappets so I should dismiss this cause, but having worked on older style engines in the distant past, the noise instantly reminded me of the tappet sound. It seems to come from the drivers side of the engine. There are no warning messages and the car drives fine. Just a bit concerned it may be something that could develop into something if I don't deal with it now. The car itself is about 4 weeks out of its 3 year manufacturer's warranty. Any suggestions gratefully considered. Thanks.
On cold start up I can hear a ticking noise that goes away once the engine reaches operating temperature. It sounds like the noise a loose tappet on an older style engine would make and it is every half a second on tickover, becoming faster as the engine is revved. I assume this engine is hydraulic tappets so I should dismiss this cause, but having worked on older style engines in the distant past, the noise instantly reminded me of the tappet sound. It seems to come from the drivers side of the engine. There are no warning messages and the car drives fine. Just a bit concerned it may be something that could develop into something if I don't deal with it now. The car itself is about 4 weeks out of its 3 year manufacturer's warranty. Any suggestions gratefully considered. Thanks.
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