Noisy EJ20 - but is it what it seems...
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Noisy EJ20 - but is it what it seems...
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Can anyone help diagnose this please? My engine is knocking - well it seems to be. It's got what sounds exactly like a bottom end knock - but - only at low engine speeds.
Rev it up to about 2000RPM and it's lovely - quiet, smooth - as it should be. Also, the engine oil light goes out - and stays out - as soon as the motor spins on the starter.
Any ideas guys what this might be.....bottom end? - something else...?
Any suggestions/intel/advice gratefully received.
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Andy H
Can anyone help diagnose this please? My engine is knocking - well it seems to be. It's got what sounds exactly like a bottom end knock - but - only at low engine speeds.
Rev it up to about 2000RPM and it's lovely - quiet, smooth - as it should be. Also, the engine oil light goes out - and stays out - as soon as the motor spins on the starter.
Any ideas guys what this might be.....bottom end? - something else...?
Any suggestions/intel/advice gratefully received.
Regards
Andy H
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Car is an early 2002, with 87,000 miles genuine on it.
Mick, a 2.2 GX Legacy I owned years ago (fantastic car) loosened it's front pulley - made a right racket. I sorted it ok - but good suggestion - will check it out.
There is also a 'whirring' type noise when driving - sounds like a wheel bearing - but being made by the engine. Noises seem to be from the front of the lump - so something cam belt related has occurred - will be having a look in there asap.
Any other thoughts - please share.
Thanks and regards
Andy H
Mick, a 2.2 GX Legacy I owned years ago (fantastic car) loosened it's front pulley - made a right racket. I sorted it ok - but good suggestion - will check it out.
There is also a 'whirring' type noise when driving - sounds like a wheel bearing - but being made by the engine. Noises seem to be from the front of the lump - so something cam belt related has occurred - will be having a look in there asap.
Any other thoughts - please share.
Thanks and regards
Andy H
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Planning on doing exactly that Rob - eager to get stuck into it - but going on holiday shortly, so slightly frustratingly, it'll probably have to wait for a fortnight or so.
Will post back when all the timing belt covers are off and I can see the belt, tensioner and idlers. Notably, the car has excellent (mainly main dealer) service history - but there is no mention of a cam belt replacement and it's at 87,000 miles.
More in due course. Thanks for you advice
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Andy H
Will post back when all the timing belt covers are off and I can see the belt, tensioner and idlers. Notably, the car has excellent (mainly main dealer) service history - but there is no mention of a cam belt replacement and it's at 87,000 miles.
More in due course. Thanks for you advice
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Andy H
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