im really in it here so any help would be great
10 March 2008, 09:56 PM
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
im really in it here so any help would be great
ni
Last edited by big bad jon; 17 April 2008 at 06:42 PM .
Reason: wrong
10 March 2008, 10:00 PM
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 4,312
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So is this metallic knock only when the engines cold on first start up?
Not saying it is or isnt but they can suffer from a bit of piston slap when cold.
10 March 2008, 10:44 PM
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yes only for first minuite and a half, sounds like a dry tappet. I have had 4 other scoobies though and this sound is def not normal.
10 March 2008, 11:31 PM
Scooby Senior
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Slowly rebuilding the kit of bits into a car...
Posts: 14,333
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I take it you pre-filled the filter ?
Could the oil be at fault or contaminated ?
??
DunxC
10 March 2008, 11:39 PM
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yep pre filled filter and cranked before start up!
Last edited by big bad jon; 11 March 2008 at 05:41 PM .
11 March 2008, 06:57 PM
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
anyone else got any ideas here? how much is the cheapest 2.5? ive heard stories of people getting them built for £1500?
12 March 2008, 02:49 AM
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ellesmere, Shropshire
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
it may just be piston slap! a crank noise problem tends to last. i'd get a second oppinion from somewhere else. Where u based mate?
12 March 2008, 08:03 PM
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 696
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I had the bearing go on my Legacy RS and the noise was there all the time, albeit noisier when cold. Sounded like a diesel when started first thing in the morning.
Maybe worth trying a change to thicker oil or use this
Engine and Gear Oil Additives and Supplements - Molyslip Atlantic Limited .
I've heard a few old Legacy engines with this in them and it does dull the knocking. Maybe just enough to sell it..............
12 March 2008, 09:04 PM
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
[QUOTE=scoobycraig;7724967]it may just be piston slap!
Last edited by big bad jon; 17 April 2008 at 06:43 PM .
Reason: wright
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
28
28 December 2015 11:07 PM
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
12
18 November 2015 07:03 AM
buckerz69
Subaru Parts
7
08 October 2015 07:51 PM
JackClark
Computer & Technology Related
7
06 October 2015 05:25 PM
FuZzBoM
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
16
04 October 2015 09:49 PM