2000 Renault Espace Tappety sound

2000 RENAULT ESPACE
87,600 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DNWJLW
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Hi
Just bought the car above yesterday and at time and after short spin, the engine actually sounded really quiet and almost purring.
I had a long'ish journey home, approximately 200 miles and when I got back, although the performance had been great all the way, the engine is now quite tappety and worried I may have got an expensive dog.
It was pretty much sold as seen, so won't have much re course so I am very hopeful you may have some good news as to what the very minor issue may be.
More improtantly, I am in no way a mechanic and as I will have to take it to one, I am hoping I can at least avoid the most expensive repair they can think of!
Thanks for any help or guidance you can give me.

Best Regards

David
Feb 8, 2010 at 6:09 AM
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DAVE H
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start by checking engine oil is good and upto correct level ..maybe change oil and filter using a higher grade oil (10/30 etc.)
Feb 15, 2010 at 4:54 AM