my new engine is tapping :( plz help
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my new engine is tapping :( plz help
hi all, sorry for the quick intro but im in need of some advice,
I have a 98 wrx sti import that is standard except decat, the engine is brand new and starts first time but it has a bad ticking tapping sound, i have no check engine lights or anything.
TBH im not good at diagnosing problems so any help would be great, also i have checked plugs,sensors and everthing so many times.. ad the oil is the norm,
IS THIS MY TAPPETS ?
here are some videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5v6BCtqyX4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqmT6eoHE5A
I have a 98 wrx sti import that is standard except decat, the engine is brand new and starts first time but it has a bad ticking tapping sound, i have no check engine lights or anything.
TBH im not good at diagnosing problems so any help would be great, also i have checked plugs,sensors and everthing so many times.. ad the oil is the norm,
IS THIS MY TAPPETS ?
here are some videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5v6BCtqyX4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqmT6eoHE5A
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well its really loud when cold then when warm the sound quietens down to whats on the video, i know the tappets were not soaked or oiled as i put the engine in my self, im just a bit worried cos the place i got the block from mucked me around as this is the 2nd one i have put in within 2 months, so need to make sure its nothing terminal if you know what i mean,.
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the place i got the block from is 200 miles away so cant really take it to them, im sure there is a specialist near .
do you think it is the tappets or something else?
do you think it is the tappets or something else?
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na jap auto parts would never use then again, first engine was ceased so called them and told them i work for the bbc which is true and handed the phone to my dear old friend matt alright 24hr later got brand new block and big apology
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If the OP hooks their pc upto the car, perhaps someone will send the fix directly to the car and it will fix its self. Christine stylee.
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Thats that one solved then, thank christ for youtube. Gone are the days when you actually need visit a garage for a proffesional diagnosis.
If the OP hooks their pc upto the car, perhaps someone will send the fix directly to the car and it will fix its self. Christine stylee.
If the OP hooks their pc upto the car, perhaps someone will send the fix directly to the car and it will fix its self. Christine stylee.
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but what is wrong with it tho, is it because the tappets are not filled with oil as the block is new, or cos the oil is not thick enough, kinda need to know whats wrong first, so if you guys could kindly tell me if you think its the tappets or something like rod knock, con rods, piston slap i would be really really greatful, as cant demand money back until i know whats wrong with it
sorry if that sounds blunt guys but i only know rotor engines these boxers are unique and u lot know loads more then me
sorry if that sounds blunt guys but i only know rotor engines these boxers are unique and u lot know loads more then me
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but what is wrong with it tho, is it because the tappets are not filled with oil as the block is new, or cos the oil is not thick enough, kinda need to know whats wrong first, so if you guys could kindly tell me if you think its the tappets or something like rod knock, con rods, piston slap i would be really really greatful, as cant demand money back until i know whats wrong with it
sorry if that sounds blunt guys but i only know rotor engines these boxers are unique and u lot know loads more then me
sorry if that sounds blunt guys but i only know rotor engines these boxers are unique and u lot know loads more then me
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but whats wrong with it i have spent 5 weekends numerous evenings taking engines out then in then out i personelly have had enough lol before i take it out i simply want some advice as to wheather its the tappets or somethin else, please guys help me out