2000 Chevrolet Cavalier "tappet rattle" Questions

what are symptoms of a blown head gasket for 2000 chevy cavalier? Car has been overheating slightly and has been hard to start in the mornings, with engine rattling after first starting. This morning ...

...CLICKING NOISESA clicking or tapping noise that gets louder when you rev the engine is probably "tappet" or upper valvetrain noise caused by one of several things: low oil pressure, excessive

hi i have just developed a rattle in the top end of my 03 crossfire ,is it cam / tappets issue etc? 70% of engine rattles in new cars are of because the engine has very minimum oil, you'll find if it ...

rattling noise engine When you start up the car a rattling noise is coming from the engine. if it is short lived then it may be the hydraulic tappets filling with oil before they quieten down. Problem

...a rattling nosie when I excelerate if it rattles when you just rev it as well it could just be your tappets(rockers). put some oil clean solution in run it for about 10 mins @1500rpm then give it an ...

...tappet when the engine is cold and i start the car there are no rattles, within a few minuets of driving the rattle starts it is not to loud but i know it is there. if i stop the car and turn the ...

...tappet (lifter) isn't too much to worry about. A worn camshaft will affect the performance of the engine, though continue to do its job. An oil change with an additive included may help in quitening ...

...car rattle in idle mode. Even if only one tappet is faulty, all have to be replaced. Usually the cost is mainly of the parts; service costs are only a small fraction. Visit your local repair

Why does my 2004 pont. grand prix motor start rattling after overheating? Rattle sounds like tappet noise at rear of engine? You may have destrotyed your engine. The engine may need replacement.

...idle after warmed up? Not a mechanic but have heard similar from older cars and been told that the tappets need