Help / advice in R15

[Guest]

Hi to all,
Recently developed a pronounced engine rattle, I'm fairly sure it's a big end ( or ends) - is there anyone within striking distance of Taunton able & willing to lend an ear for a 2nd opinion ? Currently on 120k miles with no documented evidence of a previous bottom end rebuild.
Thanks in advance for all help & advice.

Alex

 

[Guest]

Dohh - should have course have mentioned that the car is a 1987 3.2l Cab

Alex

 

[Big_nige]

doubt it would be the bottom end, most likely valve guide wear if anything, mileage isn't excessive so don't get pushed in the wrong direction with an expensive rebuild.

 

[nathan 1981 930 G50]

Could be timing chain or valve clearance.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the replies - a bit more info:
1. It's loud. Loud enough for me to hear distinctly over the roof-down wind roar and (sports) exhaust at m/way speeds, and worrying enough to baby the car home on A roads.

2. It's revs related - one 'knock' per revolution.

 

[Big_nige]

what's the oil consumption? any lose of power? smokey exhaust?

sounds more like valve gear to me, but then you'd be experiencing other more noticeable problems

 

[Guest]

Hi Nige
Smokes on start-up if left for days, none noticeable under acceleration or over-run - oil pressure is per the handbook, oil consumption is not overly dramatic, I'd say about 1 to 2 litres/5000 miles..?? The engine does feel 'tired' though.

Alex

 

[Big_nige]

a tick or a rattle still sounds like valve train or could even be an exhaust leak right at the heat exchanger flange. If it were big ends if would be a much deeper thump from within.

A puff of smoke on start up is fine, provided it clears. 120k mike isn't excessive for these engines, at worst it sounds like a top end overhaul to me, otherwise is could just be something simple as an exhaust flange. If I were you I'd post over on the IB forum http://www.impactbumpers.com/ you'll get more answers there.

 

[dixhuit]

ORIGINAL: alexskinner

is there anyone within striking distance of Taunton able & willing to lend an ear for a 2nd opinion ? .

Alex

I know of a really good Porsche Specialist that looks after my 3.2 just off the A30 before Honiton who would tell you straight away.
Simon

 

[bert gear]

or try Martin Reed at Barnstaple 01271 375696

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: dixhuit

ORIGINAL: alexskinner

is there anyone within striking distance of Taunton able & willing to lend an ear for a 2nd opinion ? .

Alex

I know of a really good Porsche Specialist that looks after my 3.2 just off the A30 before Honiton who would tell you straight away.
Simon

Simon thanks - contact details please ?


Cheers

Alex

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: bert gear

or try Martin Reed at Barnstaple 01271 375696

Thanks Bert, good to know.

Cheers

Alex

 

[dixhuit]

Andy Moss 07762 244477 he is just off the A30 about 3 minutes from Honiton
Dont know Martin Reed but a few N Devon boys speak highly of him. Andy knows me well (looks after three of my cars and keeps my track car at his workshops).
Good luck hope its not major
Simon Ryder
R15 Committee

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: dixhuit

Andy Moss 07762 244477 he is just off the A30 about 3 minutes from Honiton
Dont know Martin Reed but a few N Devon boys speak highly of him. Andy knows me well (looks after three of my cars and keeps my track car at his workshops).
Good luck hope its not major
Simon Ryder
R15 Committee

Thanks Simon
I'll report back good or bad in due course !

Cheers

Alex