Nissan Note tappets?

ttoli

Hi

Have just bought a 2005 Nissan Note 1.5i petrol,until the engine has warmed up there is a noise not dis-similar to tappets, but is not Metallic more plastic, any ideas? (engine shows 20,000 km- and Yes its a grey import).

Thanks

harveybobbles

Firstly - Have you checked the oil level...?!

Secondly - Why buy an import...?!

Lorian

Location might give a clue.

Anyway, maybe it's a leaking exhaust manifold/gasket, that can sound similar and re-seal as it gets warm (usually within a minute or two of starting).

anewman

harveybobbles wrote: »

Secondly - Why buy an import...?!

Based in Cyprus it seems.

ttoli

Lorian wrote: »

Location might give a clue.

Anyway, maybe it's a leaking exhaust manifold/gasket, that can sound similar and re-seal as it gets warm (usually within a minute or two of starting).

Thanks, that sounds logical.:T :T :T

harveybobbles

I'd spotted their location.
My comment was why buy an import... I don't understand why peopl buy them.

Regardless of their effing location.

ttoli

harveybobbles wrote: »

Secondly - Why buy an import...?!

Why not??, Owned them in the UK for 10 years,never had a problem and cars far better optioned and yes i live in Sunny Cyprus(whats the weather like).

jeannieblue

Is it not still under warranty? Regardless of whether you are a jammy s*d in a nice warm climate (only jealous), if under 3 years old, surely you would have manufacturer's warranty?

(Any chance of a free holiday?:D )

harveybobbles

It'd been lufferly here today!

jeannieblue

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