My 2007 Bantam 1.3 noisy with a rumbling sound on startup but goes away almost immediately. Is it something I should worry about?

Asked by Cedrix_Bantam Jan 04, 2013 at 09:31 AM about the Ford Bantam

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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It's normal bud don't worry about it. When starting up the oil pressure needs to fill the hydraulic lifters that open the valves and that takes a second or two. All the bantams do it.

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Hi have a Ford rocam model RVFBH0103 and it's not starting when I turn the key there is a beeping noise coming from the engine somewhere and won't start motor up? What could it be please help!

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My ford bantam suddenly started sounding like a motor boat when I start up but then goes away once I start driving. The vehicle was recently serviced so I'm confused. I travel long distances for work an am concerned. Please help me

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Do an oil change.use Shell Helix High Mileage TOgether with an oil booster treatment linke Wynn's Stop Smoke,the heavy dutu red bottle,o any quality oil booster

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