dazstarlet Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Well it's not been a happy 2015 for my Starlet. What with continuing suspension issues now in last month it's developed a nasty sounding noise which seems to be coming from the engine. Noise is like a throaty 'thrumming / gargling' noise which is there all the time, and very noticeable when you lift off the gas and revs decrease or when you depress clutch and change gear. The noise got really bad and I took it to a garage near where I worked who said I should not drive it, and that it was a bottom end problem (garage took the to an engine 'specialist' and they said it was bottom not top end). So after taking off the head they could not see anything in terms of gunk in the block - it is as clean as a whistle, but the lobes on one of the cams (nearest to passenger bulkhead) have worn down on one corner. Not good, but there is enough of the lobe still ok that they did not think that was a root cause of the noises.... They suggested new crank shells which I duly paid out for and were fitted. They have made absolutely diddly squat difference to the problem So I am £230 light and still have issue which is sounding worse by the day. Probably my own fault for using this garage, as despite seeming to have a good reputation on the internet the same bloke could not sort out my suspension woes either. My new years resolution: he's never touching my Starlet or getting my business again, two strikes and you're out.... Anyway, a friend said it could be conrods, so could it be something to do with a mis-fitted belt? The same useless garage fitted a new one as part of a service about 5 months back, but they of course reckon that is fitted fine and not the root cause. I suppose the lobes would be worn on both cams if it was a belt / timing issue? Any ideas lads? I don't want to see my beloved Starlet go to the scrapper, but I don't want a huge bill for an engine rebuild either If I can help it. Edited January 2, 2016 by dazstarlet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 wel get a looong screwdriver and check for play on your pistons fit the screwdriver tru sparky hole and rotate crank left right you will feel if there is indeed a knock on a rod your cam lobe might be knocking to as you said is damaged any chance of a pic of the lobe in question ?? pics say more then words Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Have you got the car now? Can you get a video? Might help a bit more regarding the type of sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazstarlet Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Have you got the car now? Can you get a video? Might help a bit more regarding the type of sound. Will try and get a video sorted... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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