MBWorld.org Forums

S55 AMG, S65 AMG , S63 AMG (W220, W221) 2001 - 2013 (Two Generations)

TAPPING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Nov 14, 2012 | 09:10 AM
Share
  #1  
Groovy1's Avatar
Groovy1
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
2008 S63
TAPPING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HELLO TO ALL. 08 S63 HERE,... SAY I JUST HAD MY MB TO CHANGE MY OIL , THEN ABOUT A FEW DAYS LATER I STRAT HEARING A TAPPING NOICE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT . WHEN I REB UP, IT SPEEDS UP AND DOWN
Reply
0
Old Nov 14, 2012 | 03:50 PM
Share
  #2  
commops7's Avatar
commops7
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
'08 AMG S63
cold engine? you know it takes that beast a while to get to 172 F
Reply
0
Old Nov 14, 2012 | 04:13 PM
Share
  #3  
mrbenzes's Avatar
mrbenzes
Senior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 347
Likes: 3
From: Tennessee
2005 S55, 2002 E430, 2007 CLK350, 2006 SL55, 2003 SL55
Sounds like a stuck hydraulic lifter...it may be that they put some cheap crap oil in there and it has a lifter stuck....miobil 1 is the only way to go and sometimes Quick change places dont use the good stuff...just a guess on my part. MB dealer should use the good stuff.
Reply
0
Old Nov 14, 2012 | 09:34 PM
Share
  #4  
commops7's Avatar
commops7
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
'08 AMG S63
what is the fix mrbenzes?

Originally Posted by mrbenzes
Sounds like a stuck hydraulic lifter...it may be that they put some cheap crap oil in there and it has a lifter stuck....miobil 1 is the only way to go and sometimes Quick change places dont use the good stuff...just a guess on my part. MB dealer should use the good stuff.
Reply
0
Old Nov 15, 2012 | 02:23 AM
Share
  #5  
bozapp's Avatar
bozapp
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: Houston,Texans
2002 mercedes s430
Go have the oil check for level and possibly change with correct weight oil
Reply
0
Old Nov 15, 2012 | 02:32 AM
Share
  #6  
bozapp's Avatar
bozapp
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: Houston,Texans
2002 mercedes s430
Verify that the noise is actually coming from engine and not an accessary or pulley.
Reply
0
Old Nov 15, 2012 | 09:05 AM
Share
  #7  
mrbenzes's Avatar
mrbenzes
Senior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 347
Likes: 3
From: Tennessee
2005 S55, 2002 E430, 2007 CLK350, 2006 SL55, 2003 SL55
I agree with bozapp, you may have to do another oil change and ensure they use Mobil 1 5W-30 oil...then drive for a while on the interstate to flush the lifters thoroughly. Sometimes it may take a removal and cleaning of the lifters which is a HUGE job...
Mike
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Nov 15, 2012 | 11:07 PM
Share
  #8  
sakodik's Avatar
sakodik
Super Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 627
Likes: 33
From: SF
E-Class
+1 on oil change. I had a tapping noise too, didn't think too much of it since it goes away after 5mins. Once I changed oil (9 quarts of M1 0w-40) went away completely on cold start.
Reply
0
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 04:21 PM
Share
  #9  
commops7's Avatar
commops7
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
'08 AMG S63
and what is the weight of the oil going to do?

Originally Posted by bozapp
Go have the oil check for level and possibly change with correct weight oil
Reply
0
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 05:06 PM
Share
  #10  
mrbenzes's Avatar
mrbenzes
Senior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 347
Likes: 3
From: Tennessee
2005 S55, 2002 E430, 2007 CLK350, 2006 SL55, 2003 SL55
the lower the viscosity number, the thinner the oil...a "0" in 0w30 means the oil is very thin when warm and can flow better through the lifters and not clog. Clogged lifters dont hold pressure against the rockers and you get the "Clicking" sound when the cam slaps the rocker against the valve.
Mike
Reply
0
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 05:08 PM
Share
  #11  
mrbenzes's Avatar
mrbenzes
Senior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 347
Likes: 3
From: Tennessee
2005 S55, 2002 E430, 2007 CLK350, 2006 SL55, 2003 SL55
the lower the viscosity number, the thinner the oil...a "0" in 0w30 means the oil is very thin when warm and can flow better through the lifters and not clog. Clogged lifters dont hold pressure against the rockers and you get the "Clicking" sound when the cam slaps the rocker against the valve.
Mike
Reply
0
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 07:44 PM
Share
  #12  
bozapp's Avatar
bozapp
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: Houston,Texans
2002 mercedes s430
Thank you mr. Benzes I couldn't have pu.t it better myself.
Reply
0
Old Nov 19, 2012 | 10:59 AM
Share
  #13  
commops7's Avatar
commops7
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
'08 AMG S63
Thank you, then 0W30 or 0W40 Mobile 1 may be my next oil change because I too get that every now and then.
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
S55 AMG, S65 AMG , S63 AMG (W220, W221)
View Next Unread
Lorinser Full Package Deal!!!!!! W221

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:12 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE