Valve tap?

[uva207]

Alright guys, here is a comfusing problem. My car will tap intermiitenty. It is not a loud tap but when it does it it sounds like valve tap. But after a couple of minutes the tap will go away....
I am thinking oil pressure might be messed up.

please help...

thanks

kevin

 

[CornerHard]

Is it worse when the car is cold? When your oil level is low? Can you hear it clearly putting a screwdriver to the valve cover and listening? There aren't enough details to be sure, but I would bet it's just standard DSM lifter tick. Search the forums for "lifter tick" and you'll find lots to read.

 

[Greg Collier]

You are right. Lack of oil presssure do to bad oil, wrong oil, bad or old oil filter, need a system flush, etc.................

 

[Doubletake]

My ticking sound was a leaking hydraulic timing tensioner, it was loud in the cool mornings, but quiet in the afternoon.

Maybe check it out if you think it might be.