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MG ZR - engine - Jamie b

Hi


I left my car standing for about two weeks without starting it.

When come to start it the battery was dead. I had to bump start it.

Once done that and it was running the engine is now making a really loud tapping noise.

Ihave up some magnictec 10/30 in it as was thinking it low on oil but the noise is still happening.

It geT's louder when I put My foot on the pedal also when I take it off. Could you please tell me what you think it is.

Many thank

Jamie b

MG ZR - engine - Bolt

the oil drains from tappets when standing for a long time and take a while to recover ,leave on tickover for 10/20 mins and it should quieten down.make sure you have not overfilled it as well