Re: Tapping from engine

[Wallace White <wallace@remdesign.com>]

That seems to match the description of noisy hydraulic tappets, which is
common on the turbo 5 in the 5kcstq. Mine does that. I don't know if
that annoying behavior is common on the n/a 5 in your Coupe GT as well,
but I would think so. If that's it, then you could replace the tappets
if you really wanted to, but I don't believe there is any damage done by
leaving them as they are. At least I hope not.

- Wallace
  '87 5kcstq 150k

Ken Johnson wrote:
> 
> Hi guys,
> I'm sorry that all I ever do is ask you guys questions, but you are the
> only ones I can go to.(Your'e still safe... I haven't been able to
> answer anyone elses questions yet :)  My car sometimes makes a tapping
> noise when I drive it.  The noise will occur when I first start the car,
> and remain until the engine has warmed up (about halfway to school).
> Other times, the tapping noise will suddenly appear as I accelerate from
> a stoplight.  What is it?  I thought it might be a valve(s) or cylinder
> head.  If it is, can I bolt the 20v head onto my engine?  I own an 85
> CGT.  Could I swap a used TQ5K engine for about the same price?
>         Thank you for your comments.
> 
> Peter Johnson   (Need to convert my car to euro-specs.)