Engine Rattle

stamford · 14-06-12, 07:38 AM

Aweful noise! Sounds like cam related, how is the tensioner assembly?

Jay-ZS+ · 14-06-12, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by stamford

Aweful noise! Sounds like cam related, how is the tensioner assembly?

Think the video makes it sound alittle worse than it is but its not a pleasant noise thats for sure! We felt it was valvetrain related, was half tempted to start taking the cylinder head apart to investigate further. Thought I'd check here for ideas first as could lead to some rather major work!

stamford · 14-06-12, 07:58 AM

I don't think you have much choice, try using a stethoscope to pinpoint the noise. If that were me I would be checking the tensioner assembly then onto the cams and lifters as to me it sounds top end. Hope the cam lobes have not gone soft hence the noise.

Jay-ZS+ · 14-06-12, 08:12 AM

Have just ordered a stethoscope will try and determine where the noise is coming from. Cant imagine the cams will have failed as they are piper ones, would have thought they would be of a decent standard, but cant rule that out I guess they have done quite a few miles!

Fred68 · 14-06-12, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay-ZS+

Have just ordered a stethoscope will try and determine where the noise is coming from. Cant imagine the cams will have failed as they are piper ones, would have thought they would be of a decent standard, but cant rule that out I guess they have done quite a few miles!

The way cams are run in is very important and if done incorrectly will shorten there life massively!!