noisy Tappets

CRS · Jan 6, 2020

Hi
I recently got a 2 door suffix F Range Rover with the original v8 petrol in, the tappets are very noisy and I expect they need changing along with the camshaft, I am not sure about doing this my self so what as a ball park figure would I pay to have this done.
Thanks

discool · Jan 6, 2020

I paid my friendly main dealer just over £1100 for that job on my 3.5 back in 1995 which was with them for two days.
But today it there are more Landy independent garages with a lower labour rates, with the labour rates depending on your area, also remember its not only the parts you mentioned but the are a few consumables to include.
So bottom line ask around garages local to you, why wouldn’t u.

tomcat59alan · Jan 6, 2020

CRS said:
Hi
I recently got a 2 door suffix F Range Rover with the original v8 petrol in, the tappets are very noisy and I expect they need changing along with the camshaft, I am not sure about doing this my self so what as a ball park figure would I pay to have this done.
Thanks

What's the service record? when was the oil and filter last changed? Get an oil pressure test done.

Saint.V8 · Jan 6, 2020

It is quite a simple bit of work...just nuts and bolts and a few cables...nowt more! don't even have to worry about timing it afterwards (the benefits of a pushrod engine!...)

Mark Piercy · Jan 6, 2020

Saint.V8 said:
It is quite a simple bit of work...just nuts and bolts and a few cables...nowt more! don't even have to worry about timing it afterwards (the benefits of a pushrod engine!...)

+1 x 1000, For the love of simplicity

CRS · Jan 6, 2020

I have given it an oil change but no difference, I have seen wyns do something that you can put into the engine that’s supposed to quieten things down but I have a feeling it’s past that stage.

Henry_b · Jan 6, 2020

Could be a stuck NRV in a tappet IE full of ****

Put some good oil "20w50" in it with some flush and rev the knackers off it..

Saint.V8 · Jan 6, 2020

It would be mostly pointless....a new camshaft, new followers and new pushrods plus the top end gaskets are not overly expensive at the end of the day...but is about 2 days work

EDIT: Thicker oil as Henry suggests is just masking a problem...and at times, thicker oil has difficulty getting into the tappets in the first place, if they are a little gummed up!

tomcat59alan · Jan 6, 2020

CRS said:
I have given it an oil change but no difference, I have seen wyns do something that you can put into the engine that’s supposed to quieten things down but I have a feeling it’s past that stage.

Time to get it stripped down mate.straight forward job follow the manual.

Henry_b · Jan 6, 2020

Saint.V8 said:
It would be mostly pointless....a new camshaft, new followers and new pushrods plus the top end gaskets are not overly expensive at the end of the day...but is about 2 days work

I agree, however a flush and oil change is a tad easier than pulling the engine apart

And if it doesn't work, pull it apart!

Mark Piercy · Jan 6, 2020

Henry_b said:
I agree, however a flush and oil change is a tad easier than pulling the engine apart
And if it doesn't work, pull it apart!

Thats the I've nothing to loose idea, which is a good rule of thumb, budget panding of course. Some new race cams?

CRS · Jan 6, 2020

It has been standing for a few years prior to it being put back on the road, driving it though has made no difference, I will strip it my self if it’s to much to have done, I just lack a bit of confidence on this to be honest.

Henry_b · Jan 6, 2020

CRS said:
It has been standing for a few years prior to it being put back on the road, driving it though has made no difference, I will strip it my self if it’s to much to have done, I just lack a bit of confidence on this to be honest.

Sat for a while.

Sticking NRV in tappet or 3.

Take it for a good burn.

Mark Piercy · Jan 6, 2020

Pictures, notes and everything laid out in order of disassembly. Then tons of questions and lots of money and then....... Shear joy!

CRS · Jan 6, 2020

I have thought about giving it more of a blow out but could I do damage

Mark Piercy · Jan 6, 2020

CRS said:
I have thought about giving it more of a blow out but could I do damage

I am thinking the same as our enry, but it is your call matey?

Henry_b · Jan 6, 2020

CRS said:
I have thought about giving it more of a blow out but could I do damage

Nah it'll do it good.
Blow all the shít out.

Pussy footing it won't do any good.

CRS · Jan 6, 2020

I’ll give it a go, I may put some Wynn’s hydraulic valve lifter in it as well. If you see a Blue 2 door Range Rover in the lay-by give us a tow.

Henry_b · Jan 6, 2020

CRS said:
I’ll give it a go, I may put some Wynn’s hydraulic valve lifter in it as well. If you see a Blue 2 door Range Rover in the lay-by give us a tow.

Aye.
We sure would

oakey · Jan 6, 2020

A good old Italian tune up could work wonders. If its already knackered then no harm done. Just make sure she is full of oil and then stick some Redex in the tank

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