6 replies to this topic

[bmt216a]

Hello,

I adjusted my tappets to 12 thou but still sounds tappy.

Any ideas

[Domneon]

Could be blowing exhaust
Unlikely but heck, its a Mini

[Stu1961]

Check the oil level, if it's low this might makes it more noisy than it should be. Or alternatively is the oil getting up there.

[Rog46]

I thought they were always tappy, and the biggest reason for an alloy rocker cover was to muffle the noise a bit!

[jaydee]

Could be wear on rocker pads, or even low quality oil

[ACDodd]

Usually associated with worn valve train, including cam follower bores, pitted followers and or poor rocker geometry.
Using modern high ramp rate cams also increases noise.

AC

[bmt216a]

I've put a sw5 cam in it. I also de coked and lapped the valves. Will have a look