Mike-evans Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 My 2.0l that I fitted around 3 weeks ago has developed a strange tapping noise.... Seems to be coming from cams area, but is very hard to exactly pin point it... Oil level is ok.. Any ideas, areas to look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 My 2.0l that I fitted around 3 weeks ago has developed a strange tapping noise.... Seems to be coming from cams area, but is very hard to exactly pin point it... Oil level is ok.. Any ideas, areas to look? does it quiet down after the engine is warmed up? a lot of zetec engines tick when they are cold and its not normally anything to worry about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 After oil has drained from the followers it can take up to 20 minutes for them to fill back up and quieten down. Had it been sitting a few days or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Tappets!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Tappets!? theyre hydraulic arent they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Tappets!? theyre hydraulic arent they?Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-evans Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Its extremely hard to pin point. Hard to listen for exact location while the engine is running...... Not 100% certain it is a tapping noise from the engine or something loose and vibrating etc...... Only noticed it when Ive got home from work, around a 15mile drive, havent really noticed if its making the noise first thing in the morning.. No it hasnt been sat for days, gets used every day.. Just need to reassure myself that the top end is getting sufficient amounts of oil.....how do I confirm? With the oil fill cap off and engine running, I can see the end cam is covered in oil, but what about the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Its extremely hard to pin point. Hard to listen for exact location while the engine is running...... Not 100% certain it is a tapping noise from the engine or something loose and vibrating etc...... Only noticed it when Ive got home from work, around a 15mile drive, havent really noticed if its making the noise first thing in the morning.. No it hasnt been sat for days, gets used every day.. Just need to reassure myself that the top end is getting sufficient amounts of oil.....how do I confirm? With the oil fill cap off and engine running, I can see the end cam is covered in oil, but what about the others?Run it up, then take the cam cover off and have a look. If it wasn't getting oil it would have probably damaged something by now, but always worth a check. Don't be afraid to put your hands on things to feel for vibrations. Exhaust heat shield is a good example. A way to determine if it's engine related is simply rev it up, if it's consistent with revs, you know it's engine/ancillaries. You say its when you get home from work, how hard do you drive it on the way home? Edited October 24, 2012 by Ahmotorsport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 if u leave the motor running with the filler cap off itl spit oil all over the place lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 If it sounds as if it's coming from the front (pulley) end of the engine, check your cam belt tensioner! They have a habit of fracturing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-evans Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 I've had a look around the bay whilst engine is running, holding exhasut manifold cover, timing belt/pulley cover etc....... I've heard that injectors can create a clicking noise?? My Mrs was driving it the other day, and when she pulled up to park I could hear it (first time I noticed it), I though she hadnt fully engaged reverse, as it sounded like the gear was half engaged... Its not consistent with the revs, as when I rev it up, the sound goes....Not driven hard at all on way home from work.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I've had a look around the bay whilst engine is running, holding exhasut manifold cover, timing belt/pulley cover etc....... I've heard that injectors can create a clicking noise?? My Mrs was driving it the other day, and when she pulled up to park I could hear it (first time I noticed it), I though she hadnt fully engaged reverse, as it sounded like the gear was half engaged... Its not consistent with the revs, as when I rev it up, the sound goes....Not driven hard at all on way home from work.. yeah injectors tick, doesnt mean they are on there way out, a friend of mine had a rover with a ticky injector, went on like that for yeaaaarrrrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Dip the clutch when it's doing it, that eliminates the gearbox if the noise carries on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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