Engine noise.

[Ordie]

My 2000 Valk. Tourer, with 32,000 miles has started making a pretty loud clicking/tapping sound when started from dead cold in mornings. It lasts about 15 secs. then goes away. I checked the oil level, and it is fine. It sounds like the oil pump lost it's prime or something? Any clue as to what it may be?
Thanks.

[Bob E.]

Valves? Exhaust leak?

[Ordie]

I'm kinda leanin towards valves.

[R J]

What weight oil ya running?
Synthetic or regular?
Outside temperature when ya start it.

Need a few more particulars to even have a clue. :twisted:

[Ordie]

Synthetic oil, 10-40.
About 60 Degrees.

[Mosa]

when was last valve adjustment? sounds like it to me from without hearing it....

Mosa

[R J]

I run the same weight in full syn.

I never had a rattle when I needed a valve adjustment.

How many miles do you run between changes???????

I have settled into a 3,000 mile routine with mine.......

[Ordie]

I run about 3000 between changes also. 99% sure valves now, it softly ticks when warm. Gonna have to tweak them.
Thanks for the help guys. :)