M.G Z-R Help please.

[Charlie Croker]

Hi guys. I hope everyone is fine and dandy. Ok my problem is with my 2002 51k M.G. When its cold it sounds rather rough and a bit tappety. Nothing to bad but its there. When it gets warm its fine just a bit tappety on tickover. My pal who's on his third M.G says its normal on a K series. Is he right? Thanks guys.

[Volksy]

When did it last have an oil and filter change?

[dollywobbler]

Not unusual to have some tappety for the first few seconds when cold, but it should die down. What oil has it got in it and how old is it?

[Charlie Croker]

Around 12 months/7000 miles ago. I know its due.lol. The tappet noise dissapears as soon as i thouch the throttle. I hope this helps.

[dollywobbler]

Does the noise go away when you depress the clutch pedal? Just a thought.

 

I'd have a check of the oil level if you haven't recently...

[Charlie Croker]

Ive checked the oil only today an it was just below the maximum line. I'm not sure of what oil is in as i did not do the change. I will try the clutch in the morning...........i know it sounds daft but i havent took any notice of that bud.lol.

[Father Ted]

Ive checked the oil only today an it was just below the maximum line.

 

 

BLMC-Rover cars - checking the oil is a Sunday Morning job (along with greasing the nipples)

[155V6]

Which engine is it,mine's got the VVC & sounds like that all the time.It has done 160,000 though

[ashmicro]

They all do that, Sir. It's poor oil circulation to cylinder 4, and the slightly ovoid nature of the K4s pistons (designed that way). Halfords 10/40 part synth oil is ideal for these engines. Use a good flush like Forte first, and don't use a cheap shit oil filter. A good flush and change should lessen the noise, but it isn't anything to worry about.

[Charlie Croker]

I checked the clutch this morning and it made no differance to the noise. Sounds like a good oil and filter change is on the cards then.lol. Thanks guys.