jamieeharriss 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) I recently brought a lupo 1.4 03 and there's a strange tapping noise coming from the top end? The noise seems to disappear after 2000 rpm, I done a oil change and filter and it sounded slightly better its not a very high mileage either 72000. The noise is really starting to irritate me any suggestions?Cheers Edited February 19, 2013 by jamieeharriss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tintin360 25 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Have you checked the spark plugs to see what condition they are in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamieeharriss 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Not yet but I didn't see how spark plugs could make the car sound like a diesel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James827 96 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 poor plug gaps or crap on them means a poor spark. same with HT leads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamieeharriss 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2013 It doesn't sound like a misfire or anything it just sounds tappy, I'm doing a engine flush soon hopefully that could sort it out. Also if I turn on something that consumes electric it taps really quickly then steadies out? It's annoys me more and more every day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James827 96 Report post Posted February 20, 2013 im not saying its not got spark, im saying the sparks not good enough for efficient combustion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamieeharriss 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) I'll buy a set of spark plugs tomorrow see if that makes difference, the service oil indicator on the trip meter came on today yet the bloke I brought it off said it recently been serviced and I changed the oil about 2 weeks ago, also on idle the engine shakes my car apart! Edited February 20, 2013 by jamieeharriss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
