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Quick question

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Hi there, just a few quick questions
Are GR tappets adjustable? (My tappets are noisy)
If not, would an oil flush and changing to a thinner oil fix or help the tappeting problem?


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No they aren't, need to be replaced.

And generally thicker oil will mask it. But don't do that FFS :facepalm2:

Try a different brand of oil.
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No and No.

You have hydraulic tappets.
A flush might help, but unlikely.
Thinner or thicker oil is not a fix.
You need to take them out and replace or attempt to clean them by soaking them in a solvent.
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What oil is recommended?
This will be my first oil change after buying the car so I don't know what oil was put in previously :?
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Shell Helix HX7 or equivalent.
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Ok thanks greatly :)
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