rob_bower Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Since the blast down to JAE my engine has started to sound very tapety under strain! At first I thought it might just be low on oil but it was only 1/2 way between min and max so topped up but no better! Anyone got any suggestions? Or is it time to start thinking rebuild?Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hou Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Turbo time.........Is it al the time or just at startup and certain RPM?My SR made a rattling sound on start up and from aboue 2.5k-4k only when under load and it turned out to be shells due to the oil seive clogging up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 It's not as noticeable on startup mainly under load until you get the revs up! After that it's hard to tell if it's there or not as it's too loud! Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hou Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Mayeb try an engine flush and full oil change, then stick some 20/50w in it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Yea think this will be the first port of call!Any more ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lew777 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 turbo it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I wouldnt flush it unless your 100% certain all seals and the engine are healthy may just make things worsewhats the mileage on it? Any recent work? What were your oil change intervals? Check the all the fluids again, have a look thru the engine bay for anything loose check the crank pulley too its been known to split...if you cant find anything leave it be n monitor it n/a units are cheap and easy to pick up...you dont want to pull it apart and crate more work for yourself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 turbo it if dies!I wouldnt flush it unless your 100% certain all seals and the engine are healthy may just make things worsewhats the mileage on it? Any recent work? What were your oil change intervals? Check the all the fluids again, have a look thru the engine bay for anything loose check the crank pulley too its been known to split...if you cant find anything leave it be n monitor it n/a units are cheap and easy to pick up...you dont want to pull it apart and crate more work for yourselfjust coming up to 105K its due a service now gets done every 6 months regardless of mileage doing about 12-14k a year! couldnt see anything when i checked but ill give it another once over tomorrow if not i might just drop the oil anyway! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 yeah drop the oil and while your there have a good poke around if not dont worry too much about it my old one had 110k and i drove it like i stole it never missed a beat....you keep ontop of maintenace so yours should be grand.....on a side note you may want to change the timing belt now if it hasnt already been done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 yea i know thats due about now too! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lukew360 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Thicker oil should quiet it down a bit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 U can have the na from my ep95 if urs goes tits up mate, its coming out soon anyway. Its in good nick with around 65/70k on it. Its also a late spec 99 coilpack 4efewith jdm service history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Sounds interesting! Might take you up on that! How much? Pm me if you like! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Valve clearances need adjusting?D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Toffinator Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Could be valve clearences etc, mine sounds tappety when its hot on low idle, dissapears when you raise the revs. Think that is just the injectors though... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott-EP Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 http://www.moreyoil.co.nz/details.php?&...amp;productID=3Try some of that stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Pennies mate;) or if u have any parts layong around that might interest me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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