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1997 Volvo 960 2.9L Tappet Noise
Posted to European Engine on 3/8/2001

This car came in with loud tappet noise. We tried putting in synthetic oil and driving the car at high rpm. A Volvo service bulletin recommends doing this to stop noises associated with carbon build up on valves. We have found this procdure to be very effectiv...

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car Vehicle Data

1997 Volvo 960

VIN YV1KW9605V
Engine2.9 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
AffectedTappet Noise
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1997 Volvo 960

VIN YV1KW9605V
Engine2.9 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
AffectedTappet Noise