new horrible engine noise.

[wilgartw]

help

my engine has started marking a terrible noise.
i have tried to record it on this video but it hasn't come out very well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADdit5lpVm4

it sounds like a slapping clattering noise at idle and is louder than the normal engine noise. it seems to disappear as i rev the engine, but come back as it approaches idle.

any ideas?

ps i have already put the air filter back on securely.

 

[veedubt2]

Hi mate,

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news , It sounds just like mine !

It sounds like the crank/shells/big end bearing have give up the ghost, I hope Im wrong, but dont think so

The noise will go away as the oil pressure builds up, then return back on idle.

You will need to get the bottom end rebuilt or go down the re-con motor route.

Good look

Regards
Daren

 

[aogrady]

Hi!

Loose cooling fan, pulley or suchlike?

Alistair

 

[wilgartw]

i took off the fanbelt to check if it was something to do with the fan, no difference ...

problem solved. it was a hole in my exhaust i never new that it could make such a horible sound, and change the way the engine was running so much.

thanks for the inputs.

 

[aogrady]

Hi!

Cool! - easy temp fix, jubilee clips, exhaust paste and baked bean kit. Sorted.........

Cheers!

Alistair

 

[veedubt2]

i took off the fanbelt to check if it was something to do with the fan, no difference ...

problem solved. it was a hole in my exhaust i never new that it could make such a horible sound, and change the way the engine was running so much.

thanks for the inputs.

Just with the description you gave, I thought it sounded like the bottom end was shot !

Glad yours was a cheap/easy fix, Nice one , unlike mine .

Regards