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Offline PV5150

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89 Pintara questions
« on: May 23, 2010, 06:08PM »
I have just a couple of questions for clarification if I may:

* My speedometer and odometer has just stopped working. Are Able Instruments still the best place to go to for getting the two replacement cogs in the Brisbane area? I also like the look of the TRX dashboard, if I bought a TRX dash and an oil sender unit for the pressure gauge would it fit?

* When I start the car first thing in the morning, I get a very short burst of what sounds like tappet noise and then it vanishes. I'm thinking that this occurs as oil moves into the head of the engine? Is this typical? Would a greater viscosity oil (15w - 60) or oil stabiliser alleviate the noise. My biggest concern is that it's causing premature wear from cold starting.

Anyway, if someone would be so kind as to clarify my questions it would be very much appreciated.

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Re: 89 Pintara questions
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2010, 10:25AM »
Wow! 18 views and not one single comment...Not a problem, thanks anyway.

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Re: 89 Pintara questions
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2010, 10:41AM »
you're right - the 'tappet' noise is the hydraulic lifters before the oil gets there. Plenty of information here is you use the search button.
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Re: 89 Pintara questions
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2010, 10:47AM »
Thank you wombat :)

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Re: 89 Pintara questions
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2010, 03:14PM »
also speedo is a common problem, and pretty sure it is also covered on a few topics. should also show up with search as wombat mentioned..
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Re: 89 Pintara questions
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2010, 05:23PM »
Thanks pedro666. I went and saw Able Instruments today and sourced the part required  8)