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Nissan Note tappets?

ttoli
ttoli Posts: 825 Forumite
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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

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  • harveybobbles
    harveybobbles Posts: 8,973 Forumite
    Firstly - Have you checked the oil level...?!

    Secondly - Why buy an import...?!
  • Lorian
    Lorian Posts: 6,497 Forumite
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    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
    anewman Posts: 9,200 Forumite
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    harveybobbles wrote: »
    Secondly - Why buy an import...?!

    Based in Cyprus it seems.
  • ttoli
    ttoli Posts: 825 Forumite
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    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
    harveybobbles Posts: 8,973 Forumite
    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
    ttoli Posts: 825 Forumite
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    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
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
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    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 )
    Genie
    Master Technician
  • harveybobbles
    harveybobbles Posts: 8,973 Forumite
    It'd been lufferly here today!
  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
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    Harveybobbles - check out the Good Fairy - she is wonderful - usually around on the Special Occasions forum and has website too. Better than dripping candles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rotfl:
    Genie
    Master Technician
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