[W126 Coupe] Valve lifter ticking

[David Fatovic]

I know worn cam lobes are a known issue on these cars.
 I have it on my 85 500 SEC.  One thing you might want
to check is oil level and what type of oil you are
using.  When the car is cold (first start in the
morning) the oil could be taking a while to circulate
through the engine.  What you could be hearing is dry
cams.

David

--- Nils-Helge Boge <nhb1962 at hotmail.com> wrote:


> Hi

> I bought a 560SEC 87 Euro some months ago with

> 107000km. Nice car which has 

> not been driven during winter months and all

> services documented.

> Because there was some ticking from the enginee I

> get the enginee inspected 

> by a mechanic. To my surprise both camshaft was worn

> for some of the valves. 

> Both camshaft and all valve lifters was replaced.

> Still, when the engine is cold there is still

> ticking sound.

> 1.Is it normal that camshaft get worn out at

> 107000Km

> 2. Is it normal that there is thicking sound when

> motor is cold?

> 

> Regard

> Nils-Helge Boge

> 

>

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