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p reg rover 414,engine really noisey until it warms up.sounds similar to no?

p reg rover 414,engine really noisey until it warms up.sounds similar to noisey tappets.engine also back fires until warm.
rob, August 2010
I would guess that this car has had infrequent oil changes & the hydraulic tappets are clogged up! Add some oil flush & give it a oil & filter change,with a good quality oil, in fact give it a good service anyway.

jim, August 2010
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