markjodrell Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Firstly I have been reluctant to post this as ignorance is bliss so head in the sand trick. :( However , bite the bullet and ask this question. I have noticed, on tick over, there is a slight knocking noise coming from the engine, if I put the minimum revs on the noise vanished and otherwise is sweet as a nut, its just there on idling, it doesnt always do it but it is there sometimes..... Could this be the start of a big end bearing going ???? What are the classic signs of big ends failing, and how can I test for it ?? the car only has around 68Kms ( alledgedly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Knocking or ticking? Sure it's not the injectors? They tick at a level that is audible at idle.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjodrell Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 Knocking or ticking? Sure it's not the injectors? They tick at a level that is audible at idle.... You know what noises are like , hard to describe, I recognise the injector ticking but this is more like a slight knock, but as I said if I rev it "very" slightly it goes and cannot be heard when driving at all under load , I may be paranoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 when you start it from cold whats it like? (get someone else to fire it up and you stand where you have been to listen to it thus far) is it more pronounced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Do the above first thing in the morning when it will be nice and cold etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjodrell Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 why when its cold, should it be worse then ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 When it's been out in the cold all night, the oil will be cold a thicker and take longer to move, therefore if the noise is worse at this point you can pretty much be sure that it is related to a moving (requiring oil) part within the engine. If it is the same then it MAY not be as bad as you are thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjodrell Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 When it's been out in the cold all night, the oil will be cold a thicker and take longer to move, therefore if the noise is worse at this point you can pretty much be sure that it is related to a moving (requiring oil) part within the engine. If it is the same then it MAY not be as bad as you are thinking. I cannot hear any knocking when its cold. I have noticed what sounds like maybe the water pump is a bit squeaky/squeely when its cold but that goes off when its been running a while. I havne really drove the car much over the past few weeks since I got it as I have been working away. I started it yesterday for the first time in 5 days and just let it tick over until warm, mainly just to keep it going. I might be paranoid but you know what its like when you buy a car , always listening for the worst. Would a big end noise go when you rev the engine, I would have thought the knocking would get faster, any ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjodrell Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 I have read on here that Chris Wilson is a top bloke, does he have a garage and is he open on Saturdays. I would imaging someone like Chris could tell what this noise was by having a listen , obviously any remedial work would be done by him ( funds permitting ) Is he an approachable guy or would the car have to be booked in etc etc :search: Anybody have his business address ??? I know he is in Shropshire somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I have read on here that Chris Wilson is a top bloke, does he have a garage and is he open on Saturdays. I would imaging someone like Chris could tell what this noise was by having a listen , obviously any remedial work would be done by him ( funds permitting ) Is he an approachable guy or would the car have to be booked in etc etc :search: Anybody have his business address ??? I know he is in Shropshire somewhere See my sig, I can have a listen whenever you like, within reason. E-mail or phone me though, PM's tend to get ignored. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjodrell Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 See my sig, I can have a listen whenever you like, within reason. E-mail or phone me though, PM's tend to get ignored. Thanks. Cheers Chris, I am working in Newbury till Fri afternoon, I live in Stoke-on-trent, where about are you? near Market drayton ??? Are you open on Saturdays ? If you would prefer to give details out over the phone I can give you a call on Fri afternoon when I get home cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 See my sig, I can have a listen whenever you like, within reason. E-mail or phone me though, PM's tend to get ignored. Thanks. And there Mark, is your answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I am 7 miles south of Whitchurch off the A49, I *MAY* be able to have a listen on saturday, but you'd have to be here around 9.00 AM as I have a few things to do later. Phone me first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjodrell Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 I am 7 miles south of Whitchurch off the A49, I *MAY* be able to have a listen on saturday, but you'd have to be here around 9.00 AM as I have a few things to do later. Phone me first. Will do cheers mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjodrell Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share Posted December 30, 2006 I have visited Chris today and he has said that the noise is basically tappit/injector so nothing to worry about. Looks like there could be a decat on the cards :) Top fella who really knows his stuff, quite handy behind the wheel too with the traction control off on a wet road [sHOCK][/sHOCK] Big thanks for your time Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Top fella who really knows his stuff, quite handy behind the wheel too with the traction control off on a wet road [sHOCK][/sHOCK] I think he has a number of track sessions under his belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjodrell Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share Posted December 30, 2006 I think he has a number of track sessions under his belt I would guess you are correct, he certainly knows how to handle one:D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 I think he has a number of track sessions under his belt 1 or 700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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