:mad:I've got a lifter problem as well... I think? It started about 6 months ago after a major service! But it is weird, because lifters usually tap when the engine is cold. When I first start my car in the morning (cold) it starts and runs at the high rev warm up mode, while it is warming up I have a smoke and coffee, usually about 10-15mins... no tapping. Then all of a sudden the engine slows down once it is warm and the temperature guage says so.... then tap, tap, tap, tap!!! WTF this goes away after a short drive... whats going on?