My suggestion, if the tapping noise bothers you, is to get a loud exhaust
system. This usually covers most clattering, pinging, and clanking :)
Seriously, I doubt it's a real engine problem, but a good set of slip-ons or
a full exhaust system header will cover most of the engine noises....
|_|_| Cory Frost
|_|_| St. George, Utah
|_|_| VMOA Webmaster
|_|_| VMOA #350 - 1995 Vmax
|_|_| http://www.v-max.com
> ----Original Message Follows----
>
> Three weeks ago I purchased a '96 V-Max in showroom shape with 4500 miles.
> My Yamaha mechanic (for 10 years) hears a valve tap noise that comes and
> goes. He has checked everything down to cam chain adjuster but can't find
> the root cause for the noise. My mechanic now suggests rebuilding the
> engine.
>
> Any thoughts this problem. Or any recommendations on engine rebuilders in
> the New Jersey east coast area? Thanks.
>
> Bill White
>
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