bracey
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| posted on 30/3/08 at 01:35 PM |
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rattling
what could cause a loud rattling just above tickover and on lift off in a 1800 vauxhall ohc ,checked pullys etc but sounds internal ,no loss of poke
and driveability
thanks
richard
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Mansfield
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| posted on 30/3/08 at 01:52 PM |
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Is it the same clutch in / clutch out?
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bracey
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| posted on 30/3/08 at 02:26 PM |
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better check that
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bracey
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| posted on 30/3/08 at 05:54 PM |
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no difference clutch in or out ???
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bracey
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| posted on 31/3/08 at 07:34 PM |
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thought better check oil very low infact very very very low so am now thinking knackered big ends etc
what other engine choices do i have that will fit getrag box from manta
cheers richard
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david walker
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| posted on 31/3/08 at 08:41 PM |
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Because it's pronounced when you lift off it could well be failed big ends. The rattling is caused by the pistons hitting the cylinder head - a
function of loads of clearance at the big end!
Dave Walker, Race Engine Services - 07957 454659 or 01636 671277
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NS Dev
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| posted on 31/3/08 at 09:13 PM |
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vauxhall XE 16v, the obvious choice, or, if you are on a tighter budget (not that they are expensive) then get a 2.0 8 valve vauxhall lump out of a
late 8 valve cav sri, they are 130hp as std and bulletproof (as long as you keep the oil level right!) they made them with 8 valvers up to '93
iirc
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bracey
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| posted on 2/4/08 at 05:23 PM |
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10 points to dave walker ,yep big ends ,good news is have aquired spare engine so hopefully not of road long
just my luck though ,just getting sunny here
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