Another attempt at my sticky lifter

baconbuttyman · 26th March 2012, 18:21

Here's what i tried, oil flush, new oil with wynnes valve and lifter cleaner, then another oil change.

any one got any idea's of what to try, have read on other forums that adding transmission fluid to the oil would help sort it out.

What oil is best for my 1.8 none turbo.

baconbuttyman · 27th March 2012, 07:03

What?no one got any idea, or know what oil is best to use

SD1too · 27th March 2012, 07:18

Hi Michael,

I vaguely remember your thread about this. Have you used Comma Flushing Oil* in between draining and refilling with clean oil? If not, try that. If it doesn't work then you may have to locate the faulty hydraulic tappet and renew it.

Recommended engine oil grades and specifications for all engines have been quoted frequently on the forum and are in your owner's handbook I think.

Simon.

* Available from good motor factors.

baconbuttyman · 27th March 2012, 09:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

Hi Michael,

I vaguely remember your thread about this. Have you used Comma Flushing Oil* in between draining and refilling with clean oil? If not, try that. If it doesn't work then you may have to locate the faulty hydraulic tappet and renew it.

Recommended engine oil grades and specifications for all engines have been quoted frequently on the forum and are in your owner's handbook I think.

Simon.

* Available from good motor factors.

is there a difference between brands of flushing oils, i used car lube brand last time.

SD1too · 27th March 2012, 09:36

http://www.carlube.co.uk/index.cfm?product=155
That looks absolutely fine to me. Sorry, somehow I thought from your first posting that you'd used a flushing additive which you didn't.

Perhaps you're going to have to remove the hydraulic tappets and inspect them. Maybe the culprit is blocked by something which the flushing oil hasn't been able to dislodge. Soaking them in paraffin or Gunk should do the trick.

Simon.

baconbuttyman · 27th March 2012, 09:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

http://www.carlube.co.uk/index.cfm?product=155
That looks absolutely fine to me. Sorry, somehow I thought from your first posting that you'd used a flushing additive which you didn't.

Perhaps you're going to have to remove the hydraulic tappets and inspect them. Maybe the culprit is blocked by something which the flushing oil hasn't been able to dislodge. Soaking them in paraffin or Gunk should do the trick.

Simon.

hmm, thats the route i didnt want to take, removing them completely, means the cam out etc and i havent done that before

SD1too · 27th March 2012, 10:05

I know what you mean.

What sort of use does the car get and what's its maintenance history? Infrequent oil changes can cause horrible sludge to collect in the sump.

Simon.

baconbuttyman · 27th March 2012, 11:26

Oil changed regularly, a lot of round town use

beinet1 · 27th March 2012, 12:46

Do an oil + filter change and use a 5w/40 fully synthetic oil. This oil has better cleaning properties than the mineral and semisynthetic oils and migth loose sticky lifter after being used for a while. I only use fully syntethic oil on mine.

Take a look at this picture:

Its not a Rover engine, but this engine had 175000miles on the clock and have only been run on fully synthetic oils from new. Still running very well. Could it be cleaner??

baconbuttyman · 27th March 2012, 19:45

well have just re flushed, replace the oil with Castrol magnitec 10/40 and place sopme more wynnes lifter cleaner in too.
If that doesnt sort it the nowt will lol.

26th March 2012, 18:21	#1
baconbuttyman Banned Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,724 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Another attempt at my sticky lifter Here's what i tried, oil flush, new oil with wynnes valve and lifter cleaner, then another oil change. any one got any idea's of what to try, have read on other forums that adding transmission fluid to the oil would help sort it out. What oil is best for my 1.8 none turbo.

27th March 2012, 07:18	#3
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,375 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Hi Michael, I vaguely remember your thread about this. Have you used Comma Flushing Oil* in between draining and refilling with clean oil? If not, try that. If it doesn't work then you may have to locate the faulty hydraulic tappet and renew it. Recommended engine oil grades and specifications for all engines have been quoted frequently on the forum and are in your owner's handbook I think. Simon. * Available from good motor factors. __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

27th March 2012, 09:36	#5
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,375 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	http://www.carlube.co.uk/index.cfm?product=155 That looks absolutely fine to me. Sorry, somehow I thought from your first posting that you'd used a flushing additive which you didn't. Perhaps you're going to have to remove the hydraulic tappets and inspect them. Maybe the culprit is blocked by something which the flushing oil hasn't been able to dislodge. Soaking them in paraffin or Gunk should do the trick. Simon. __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

27th March 2012, 10:05	#7
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,375 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	I know what you mean. What sort of use does the car get and what's its maintenance history? Infrequent oil changes can cause horrible sludge to collect in the sump. Simon. __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

27th March 2012, 07:03	#2
baconbuttyman Banned Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,724 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	What?no one got any idea, or know what oil is best to use

27th March 2012, 11:26	#8
baconbuttyman Banned Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,724 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Oil changed regularly, a lot of round town use

27th March 2012, 12:46	#9
beinet1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sandnes - Norway Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 64 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Do an oil + filter change and use a 5w/40 fully synthetic oil. This oil has better cleaning properties than the mineral and semisynthetic oils and migth loose sticky lifter after being used for a while. I only use fully syntethic oil on mine. Take a look at this picture: Its not a Rover engine, but this engine had 175000miles on the clock and have only been run on fully synthetic oils from new. Still running very well. Could it be cleaner??

27th March 2012, 19:45	#10
baconbuttyman Banned Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,724 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	well have just re flushed, replace the oil with Castrol magnitec 10/40 and place sopme more wynnes lifter cleaner in too. If that doesnt sort it the nowt will lol.