vr6 noise

[VR6_ROB]

took a quick video of the vr

so far i have changed the oil + filter
took sump off cleaned it out
removed oil pump cleaned it out
plugs leads

and it still taps
can mainly here it on the move

should i bite the bullet and replace the tappets found some on ebay brand new £45 for full set but there made in italy dunno if i should avoid em or not

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT3LCNcD7F4

[barrym381]

have u checked the timing chain tensioner

[danny_p]

Mate put new cheep tappets in his valver when we ported the head, thay lasted about 1300 miles before they fell apart

[VR6_ROB]

ill go for genuine tappets then or buy a couple as they are pricey
it aint chains its all top end chains have only done 10k and engines quiet on that side