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1998 Holden Astra very noisy tapping noise

1998 HOLDEN ASTRA
215,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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EMMA1986
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i just brought a astra,it has a loud tapping noise that doesnt go away,the owner told me its a sticky lifter and he put some fluid in it so it should come unstuck at around 5000ks more!!im not convinced can any1 help me?
Mar 31, 2009 at 7:18 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This will more than likely be a faulty lash adjuster, you may have some success with an engine flush, but to do the job correctly they should be replaced.

mark (mhpautos)
Mar 31, 2009 at 8:13 PM
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