jambo_gtir
Member
Hi everyone, just need some advice/help really....
I may have a buyer for my car very soon but recently i have noticed a slight knocking/tapping from the engine between certain revs. I am not the sort of person to flog the car knowing that something may be wrong; i just can't and wont do that.
The noise sounds like the noise when you first fire up the car; it sounds like the chain rattling for a second then it goes away. My engine has always done this on start-up. But when im driving along now, as i approach 3000rpm, the same rattling noise comes back. the rattle increases as the revs do and it only appears to occure under slight acceleration (i suppose i cant tell under heavy accel as all i can hear is the bloody zorst). As i back off the throttle, the rattle subdues slightly.
I originally thought it was just the tappets as this has been going on for about 6 months, but this last week or so i'm sure its getting worse. I'm thinking an engine bearing could be the cause (big end, crank bearing or what i don't know :?)
Any help or guidance would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
I may have a buyer for my car very soon but recently i have noticed a slight knocking/tapping from the engine between certain revs. I am not the sort of person to flog the car knowing that something may be wrong; i just can't and wont do that.
The noise sounds like the noise when you first fire up the car; it sounds like the chain rattling for a second then it goes away. My engine has always done this on start-up. But when im driving along now, as i approach 3000rpm, the same rattling noise comes back. the rattle increases as the revs do and it only appears to occure under slight acceleration (i suppose i cant tell under heavy accel as all i can hear is the bloody zorst). As i back off the throttle, the rattle subdues slightly.
I originally thought it was just the tappets as this has been going on for about 6 months, but this last week or so i'm sure its getting worse. I'm thinking an engine bearing could be the cause (big end, crank bearing or what i don't know :?)
Any help or guidance would be much appreciated.
Thanks.