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Old 23rd February 2021, 18:53   #6
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Originally Posted by COLVERT View Post
It really does sound like an empty tappet slowly filling up with oil. All other things which can make a noise through lack of oil normally become quiet immediately the oil reaches them.. Only a tappet has this slowly disappearing noise as it fills itself up.----
I agree with the "Dry" tappet diagnosis. You could try an engine Flush and refill again with fresh oil.
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