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

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

thanks, i will check that.

 

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

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

 

 

hehehehe

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

Sure you don't have piston rattle?

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

:)

started too suddenly to be piston slap.

 

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

Eh It happens, Good to see its fixed.

its definately piston slap. remove motor and incinerate :)

:) 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, 200719 yr by Raven

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