Tappy Engine
08-07-2015, 08:36 AM
#1
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Tappy Engine
Hi guys.
Engine have been very noisy lately, mainly a tappy noise coming from the header side.
Header is a hytech na. Not tct as I have Ballade sports TCT and know the noise a TCT makes
Noise is prominent when parked with a wall against drivers side (UK = rhd)
Mileage = 114k
Oil is fine.
Video: https://youtu.be/lOrEzsxvPGM
Any ideas?
Engine have been very noisy lately, mainly a tappy noise coming from the header side.
Header is a hytech na. Not tct as I have Ballade sports TCT and know the noise a TCT makes
Noise is prominent when parked with a wall against drivers side (UK = rhd)
Mileage = 114k
Oil is fine.
Video: https://youtu.be/lOrEzsxvPGM
Any ideas?
08-07-2015, 10:09 AM
#2
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Oh boy, mine makes the same kind of sound. Whenever I go through a drive through or park between two cars you can hear what sounds like the top end (?) tapping away.
Hoping someone else can chime in, I'd like to know if it's normal or not.
Hoping someone else can chime in, I'd like to know if it's normal or not.
08-07-2015, 10:18 AM
#3
very hard to hear in that video. from the video it sound like the injectors which you dont really need to worry about but as youve said in the OP it has only become noisy lately i would take a guess at the timing chain tensioner. Common fault and a relatively easy fix. have a quick search on here
Does the car still drive ok ?
Does the car still drive ok ?
08-07-2015, 10:29 AM
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very hard to hear in that video. from the video it sound like the injectors which you dont really need to worry about but as youve said in the OP it has only become noisy lately i would take a guess at the timing chain tensioner. Common fault and a relatively easy fix. have a quick search on here
Does the car still drive ok ?
Does the car still drive ok ?
Car drives like it always has done, haven't noticed any loss in power etc. Only difference is the tappety noise.
Valve clearances all in check after last service last year (2k miles ago). Upgraded retainers. It's just anoying.
08-07-2015, 10:33 AM
#5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpyyZQEQgGE
have a look at this video. Gives you an idea on how to fix the rattle you get the the timing chain tensioner isn't fully efficient
have a look at this video. Gives you an idea on how to fix the rattle you get the the timing chain tensioner isn't fully efficient
08-07-2015, 12:17 PM
#7
Yep mine makes the faintest of tapping noises around 2 and 2,800 rpm can't really tell unless you really try to listen for it.
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08-07-2015, 12:35 PM
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You are probably right. I will do some investigation tomorrow and let you know what I find.
Just a point, I did look under the car rhs with engine running and the tappety tickety was easier to hear at the Base of engine.
I know a knocking indicates bottom end bearing. Got me nervous!
Just a point, I did look under the car rhs with engine running and the tappety tickety was easier to hear at the Base of engine.
I know a knocking indicates bottom end bearing. Got me nervous!
08-07-2015, 03:12 PM
#9
Does the tapping go away if you press the clutch?
08-07-2015, 11:11 PM
#10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpyyZQEQgGE
have a look at this video. Gives you an idea on how to fix the rattle you get the the timing chain tensioner isn't fully efficient
have a look at this video. Gives you an idea on how to fix the rattle you get the the timing chain tensioner isn't fully efficient