Metallic noise from engine
04-27-2006, 07:25 AM
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This sounds like the tappets- the oil will be really thin when hot and hence you hear more rattles etc. It would make sense that u hear when the revs rise as well, i maybe totally wrong but thats my 2 pence worth!
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04-27-2006, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruckus,Apr 27 2006, 07:17 AM
I'v been meaning to start this thread LOL
I have the same noise!
Only get it when hot (very) or after a spirited 'last' mile on the way home.
Pull up in the drive and the car sounds like a bag on spanners at idle, raise the revs just a little and it goes away. after a miniuite or so the noise fades and stops?
Is this what you have vtidan ?
I've been thinking it the timing chain tensioner needs 'doing'.
I have the same noise!
Only get it when hot (very) or after a spirited 'last' mile on the way home.
Pull up in the drive and the car sounds like a bag on spanners at idle, raise the revs just a little and it goes away. after a miniuite or so the noise fades and stops?
Is this what you have vtidan ?
I've been thinking it the timing chain tensioner needs 'doing'.
BADA BING- it doesnt sound like a heatshield to me. Defo sounds engine related
04-27-2006, 07:41 AM
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I get ringing sounds when it's around 7.8-9k rpm, and louder closer to 9k rpm.
Sometimes when I cruise (especially in 3/4th gear) in low revs I can also hear light ringing sound, it disappears if I go into neutral. I've read something about repacking the gears???
Sometimes when I cruise (especially in 3/4th gear) in low revs I can also hear light ringing sound, it disappears if I go into neutral. I've read something about repacking the gears???
04-27-2006, 08:00 AM
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Remember that the S engine does tend to make quite a tappity sound - so I've been told.
As a complete novice with engines, can some one explain tappets. What are they, why do they make a noise, is this an issue and how would you fix it.
Cheers
Nick
As a complete novice with engines, can some one explain tappets. What are they, why do they make a noise, is this an issue and how would you fix it.
Cheers
Nick
04-27-2006, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by mytse,Apr 27 2006, 04:41 PM
I get ringing sounds when it's around 7.8-9k rpm, and louder closer to 9k rpm.
04-27-2006, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mytse,Apr 27 2006, 04:41 PM
I get ringing sounds when it's around 7.8-9k rpm, and louder closer to 9k rpm.
Sometimes when I cruise (especially in 3/4th gear) in low revs I can also hear light ringing sound, it disappears if I go into neutral. I've read something about repacking the gears???
Sometimes when I cruise (especially in 3/4th gear) in low revs I can also hear light ringing sound, it disappears if I go into neutral. I've read something about repacking the gears???
04-27-2006, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by AquilaEagle,Apr 27 2006, 04:21 PM
Ruckus yours sounds like timing chain / tensioner. Like mine did at 72k miles. Look for my thread on 72k service and +timing +chain +tensioner
I'm going to have to get the car back under the extended warranty and get them to sort it
04-27-2006, 10:58 AM
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I could not find AEs thread but plenty of others on the subject.
A couple of questions I could not answer:
1. How much to get the tensioner replaced at a dealer?
2. Is any harm being done to the engine?
A couple of questions I could not answer:
1. How much to get the tensioner replaced at a dealer?
2. Is any harm being done to the engine?