MG-Cars.net

Welcome to our resource for MG Car Information.

Recommendations

Parts

MG parts spares and accessories are available for MG T Series (TA, MG TB, MG TC, MG TD, MG TF), Magnette, MGA, Twin cam, MGB, MGBGT, MGC, MGC GT, MG Midget, Sprite and other MG models from British car spares company LBCarCo.

MG MGF Technical - Tappets

Hi all, i've got a 99 mgf 1.8i with about 70k. Recently there has been a tapping sound coming from the engine which seems to be getting louder. I have a sneaky feeling its the tappets and was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if so, how much did it cost to put right? Thanks.
Stewy

Hi Stewy,

I had a similar problem in my 99 F a year or so back. Had it right into the mechanics who said the lifters were failing and needed replacement. There are 16 lifeters at around $70 (Aussie) plus labour was going to cost me in the region of $2k (Aussie). Ouch.

Whilst having a beer and a whinge to a mate, he suggested adding an additive to the oil called Slick 50 (?). Cost me all of $13 from the local car shop and guess what, the sound went away. Never had a problem since. Suggest you get good quality oil whenever you service the car too.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Sonny
Sonny Foster

Hi ,Stewy
Had a similar prob with my 1997 mpi, only used at weekends and the low usage of the car was to blame in my case
a good long run and a oil change (full service) and it disappeared. Not a uncommon problem if you read the archives, the tic,tic tic..does come back on mine when it has not been in use for a couple of weeks but a good 30 mile or so run and it has gone again for months, hope this helps ... mel
m e johnson

This thread was discussed between 02/02/2006 and 04/02/2006

MG MGF Technical index

This thread is from the archive. The Live MG MGF Technical BBS is active now.