Tappets???

[Thomas1]

engine tapping/knocking sound.....Tappets???

I test drove a VS berlina the other day and it had a tapping/knocking sound from the engine. It wasn't loud at all but you could certainly hear it. My dad (who thinks he know everything - but doesn't) said it was the tappets (is that even how you spell it). He said that he's had a few cars that made the same sound and it was the tappets. He said that although the sound can be annoying, it isn't that big of a deal. Is this true or should I stay clear of this car??? Any info would be appreciated and helpful!!!

BTW the car is an auto with 210K on the clock, and is completely stock. The dealer said it was owned by and elderly mechanic before it was traded on a new car (its for sale thru a holden dealer). The asking price is $5990 drive-away. What do you guys think - possibly a a good car for the money or rip-off

Cheers

 

[Patrio7]

6000 isnt too bad fro a vs berlina, as for the tapping noise i dont think a "tappet" exists, though some motors can make a tapping type noise where others dont for some reason, 210 is a little long in the tooth but if its in good shape then that shouldnt be a problem.

 

[Thomas1]

oh ok. Yeah its a really clean car - might get an racv person to check it over first tho.

 

[Struma]

Tappets

Tappet = Valve Lifter

Old School...

 

[dmitch]

6000 for a car with 210 on the clock... might wanna c if it got a good service history if ya can and get some1 to look over it... look around and c if ya can find a better deal

 

[Thomas1]

Yeah the service history only goes to the end of 2002. Might not be a good idea after all...........

 

[dmitch]

wat state u living in....

 

[Thomas1]

.........vic

 

[hako]

Ask the used car dealer if you can speak to the previous 'elderly mechanic' about the car. If all is OK with the car and the story you have been told is TRUE, then they should give you his phone number. (never trust a used car dealer unless this is his first day on the lot and you are his first prospect)

 

[Thomas1]

You will never guess this, but it was his first day on the job and I was his first customer!!!!!!!!!!!!