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

 

Is is a new forged motor or standard replacement?

 

sorry, no its totally standard

 

Does it go away when warm? 98 are known for piston slap which doesn't sound great but is not really serious.

 

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,.

 

what you could do is make a probe to see if its the tappets,ive used a screwdriver wedged in some hose pipe and probed the screwdriver around with the hose to your ear that might help you locate the noise or failing that pop the covers off

 

certainly can try, would u say its the tappets, or something worse, as if it is something worse i only have a couple of days to tell them i want my money back

 

it sounds like a loose tappet couldnt you let where you got it from sort it out ,because if there like the new age ones there adjusted with shims ,because of that there rarely done

 

Is there a specialist local u can pop too for a bit of advice?

 

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?

 

i would take it back to them sounds like my old diesel pug not good.

 

SMR ?

 

prob all they do is fooking steam clean second hand engines bit of paint than sell em as recond ive been RE CONNED BY THEM

 

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

 

Sounds horrible whatever it is hope you get sorted

 

just want to know what it is

 

spark plugs all done up tight?

 

yer all plugs are good

 

This lad had a 'tapping' from his engine. Read the thread and follow the same route he did. It is the only way you will find out what 'your' problem is. The sooner it is diagnosed the cheaper it will be to sort.

 

put a search in on hear off the above there a big no no get your money back mate

 

That noise is not big end rattle/knock,it sounds like it is tappet/shim related mate

 

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.

 

 

video about them in general would you take your car tu this garage

 

so am i to cry and fight for my money back or can i assume this is something i can sort out,,

oh and thank you guys

 

As far as i can see, you have 3 choices:
1. Demand a full refund and take your cash elswhere.
2. Get a proffesional opinion/engineers report and go through the courts.
3. Get a proffesional dianosis and pay for any repairs.

The choice my friend, is yours.

 

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

 

they might say its new but aint

 

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

 

pm ryan prodriver rules or spitpin they both know the stuff ill have a word tomorrow with my subaru specialist ill get back tommorow