Noisy 4age

[Jono]

hi,

 

my motor suddenly developed a noise. It seems to be coming from the valve gear. it starts to rattle around 3500rpm.

 

Could it be the valves need clearance checked?

 

Any ideas??

 

last time it happened I topped up the oil and it went away but not this time.

 

cheers,

Jon

[Trev]

Just double check the timing belt adjuster, Mine is a bit loose so it makes a noise and vibrates.

[Jono]

thanks, i will check that.

 

it sounds like a ticking/rattling/worn bearing coming more from the rear of the head.

[Rolla__Boy]

It's f@$ked mate, best give her to me :)

 

 

hehehehe

[Jono]

:) hopefully not at that stage! have been looking at rotary front cuts though!

[Raven]

Sure you don't have piston rattle?

[love ke70]

check valve clearances before people start spinning ye 0ld piston rattle stories

:)

[Jono]

started too suddenly to be piston slap.

 

sorry guys, i feel very stupid. it ended up being a loose bolt on the alternator assembly. :)

[Trev]

Eh It happens, Good to see its fixed.

[love ke70]

its definately piston slap. remove motor and incinerate :)

[Raven]

:) love_ke70 aka Mr Expert knows everything! where I asked if you were sure it wasn't Piston slap, he was quick to say it was, so do as he says and remove that engine and incinerate it :)

Edited February 2, 2007 by Raven

[Jono]

i would if i could have a 4agze at the right price!