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by highlandstag
Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:41 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: How do I stop tappet noise?
Replies: 13
Views: 6830

Re: How do I stop tappet noise?

The lower edge of the headlamp panel - or upper edge of the lower valence.
by highlandstag
Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:54 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: How do I stop tappet noise?
Replies: 13
Views: 6830

Re: How do I stop tappet noise?

I definitely cannot lower the engine. It can be raised a little, but not nearly enough. However, it looks like it might be possible to lower the gearbox and tilt the engine up on its mounts. If this is possible, I dont see why the gearbox could not be removed making removal of the engine significant...
by highlandstag
Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: How do I stop tappet noise?
Replies: 13
Views: 6830

Re: How do I stop tappet noise?

Hi, Thanks for the replies. The reason the cam was not changed is that the engine needs to come out - with the gearbox and overdrive - after jacking up the back - using high lift crane to clear the top panel - etc etc - I've seen the photos of it going in in 1983 and thats where it's stayed :-) I wi...
by highlandstag
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:33 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: How do I stop tappet noise?
Replies: 13
Views: 6830

How do I stop tappet noise?

I have recently bought a rover V8 powered Stag. I have a problem with a noisy tappet which sounds like a resonance (not ticking) that comes and goes mainly between 2000-3000rpm. The engine is old and tired. The previous owner replaced the tappets without success. However, he did find that using full...

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