escortjames Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 hi all my engine sounds like a diesel... when i rev it not in gear there is no problem but when its in gear and been driven it sounds like a diesel its just had an oil and filter change help please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchkev Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 when was the oil changed? if it recently been done then it'll take a hundred miles or so to run in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortjames Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 when was the oil changed? if it recently been done then it'll take a hundred miles or so to run in yesterday mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchkev Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) give it time to run in - also try get the revs up abit to get it going round what grade oil did you use? Edited February 10, 2010 by dutchkev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortjames Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 give it time to run in - also try get the revs up abit to get it going round what grade oil did you use? 5w 30 the oil that was taken out was black and like water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchkev Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 aye, it'll need to work its war around the engine and back into the followers/tappets. it will quieten down, mine was the same for a while but now its as quiet as anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortjames Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 aye, it'll need to work its war around the engine and back into the followers/tappets. it will quieten down, mine was the same for a while but now its as quiet as anything thanks for the info mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 What a load of crap. Even on a brand new engine it shouldn't take more than 10 minutes for the followers to quieten down. If it's knocking since you did the oil change, then the oil change wasn't done properly. Simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortjames Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) What a load of crap. Even on a brand new engine it shouldn't take more than 10 minutes for the followers to quieten down. If it's knocking since you did the oil change, then the oil change wasn't done properly. Simple as that. 1. its been doing this since i got it (about 3 weeks) 2. its not knocking its rattling and when you put your ear to the engine you can hear it at the top were the lifters are Edited February 11, 2010 by escortjames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Then it's one of a few things: 1) Not enough oil2) Not enough oil pressure3) Worn lifters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortjames Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Then it's one of a few things: 1) Not enough oil2) Not enough oil pressure3) Worn lifters thanks mate i am gonna change the lifters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'd be checking the oil pressure first..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney,. Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 i take it its a zetec goin by what it says you drive?, oil is nearly always black when drained, get some one to listen to it for you , it could be lifters or worn cams , could be lil ends rattling , or could even be injectors workin away if you have picky ears,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortjames Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'd be checking the oil pressure first..... how can i do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'd let someone who "knows what sounds are caused by what" listen to it if I were you.Describing it over the internet and not having a mechanic look at it could be the difference between it knackering this week or it lasting years to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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