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Tap tap tap tap tap tap tap...... 200 1984

posted by  Lord Volvo on  Mon Nov 21 18:27 CST 2011
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I was researching piston slap on the Board when I came across a post saying that, after starting the engine, hearing a tapping noise before the oil pressure light goes out is not good. That's exactly what my B23 does. The oil pressure takes at most a few seconds to get to pressure but taps away before then. It's not terribly loud - actually it's more like a rotating cranking-type noise than a metal-on-metal tapping - but it's noticeable. Afterwards, it purrs like a red block should.

The engine has 300,000+ miles but I drive it gingerly and rarely rev it above 3000 RPM.

What do you think - anything to worry about?
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Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 317,000 miles
Original engine, transmission, drive train, starter
Undergoing reconstructive surgery with POR-15

1972 142 S - The Yellow Brick - 135,000 miles
All stock except for Weber Carb. B20B engine. M40 tranny. 0 - 60 whenever the hell it feels like it.






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