Can tappet plates be replaced?

[Jonpaul0104]

Hi gurus,

 

My 12yrs old Latio is experiencing a sort of rumbling noise from engine during cold start or at low rpm <1200 (move off from stationery)

 

The noise disappear at cruising speed 

 

A workshop diagnose as tappet noise and recommend for top overhaul

 

My car mileage is now 260K km and has never undergo any overhaul before and is left about 3 yrs (renewed coe for 5yrs in 2015)

 

Is this the only option? will it lead to more problem if left unrepaired?

 

Some may remember that my engine is also consuming engine oil and i top-up like 1L/2weeks

 

Also, I just changed a second hand gearbox in Dec 2016......

 

Any advice for me?

 

TIA.......

[Hamburger]

Need to ascertain what kind of work is done for a top overhaul.

 

Change of valve seal, SP seal that might address the EO disappearing act?

 

What other parts are change?

 

Might as well get a top halve from the scrap yard if available.

[Cypher]

Need to ascertain what kind of work is done for a top overhaul.

 

Change of valve seal, SP seal that might address the EO disappearing act?

 

What other parts are change?

 

Might as well get a top halve from the scrap yard if available.

Provided its the valve seals thats leaking, if piston rings.. then major job..

[Adrianli]

If you are referring to valve tappet, yes, it can be replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Used to do tappet clearances on marine diesel engines.

 

[Mason016]

If you are referring to valve tappet, yes, it can be replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Used to do tappet clearances on marine diesel engines.

 

 

Wah, I think there is almost nothing in your house or car that you cannot fix!  Respect!