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Old 23-02-08, 03:04 PM   #6
lukiep160
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Originally Posted by rbull51 View Post
thanks for the info, the noise isnt really that bad but because it is mine & you get used to what things make certain noises i notice it. when i change gear at 3000rpm you can hear it for a second, its like a a tappety noise but really fast. unless you was told about it it wouldnt be that noticable. also when its under load below 3000rpm it sounds a bit different to what it should.
it is very unlikely to get worse, i have yet to see one fail because of it.

Stamford, it is very easy to diagnose piston slap on the k series as it make a very distinctive noise a trained ear would only need to start it
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