WTB: Mivec Engine

[matt_2250]

It could still be tappets, could be that one of the plastic collets has broken off a tappet and is now out of spec. So yeah, I can adjust them for you and see if that fixes the problem.

Well... look, it might be "user error" in computer speak (ie, i did something silly), but, I'm willing to throw some $'s your way to get closer to the bottom of it. Um,if I can find the PM button I'll shoot you off my number if you like, or give you a call if you like?

[Vectose]

Vectose (Roberta ) will be able to diagnose.

[matt_2250]

Who knows. Are you able to get a video of it up at all?

If its still performing fine then my guess is an accessory/alternator pulley being stuffed up by having a rock go through it. Although without getting your hopes up, its hard to tell without hearing it.

Vectose (Roberta ) will be able to diagnose.

Sorry, missed this one.

Well... it's at the mechanics, I don't suppose he can say "no, don't go and turn your own car on". I'll feel awfully rude but... hm. Yeah, I can get a video up

[Daniel2019]

"Hey mate, just wondering if I could get a quick video for future reference"

Done!

[Vectose]

Like you said, it's your car. If he hesitates or tries to stop you, get your car out of there.

[matt_2250]

"Hey mate, just wondering if I could get a quick video for future reference"

Done!

*grins* I was gonna go more along the lines of "my brother wanted me to grab a video before I scrap it, would you mind terribly?" Haha, but hehe, I think I like your version better

[Daniel2019]

Same thing. Just make sure the diagnosis is correct, dont jump into a new engine just yet.

Sure, if it actually is buggered then by all means, but just double check first

[matt_2250]

Like you said, it's your car. If he hesitates or tries to stop you, get your car out of there.

Is there a like button hidden here somewhere?

Alright, well, I better hit the sack guys, gotta workies in a few hours. Thanks so much all for help and info tonight, I can hardly believe how awesome you guys have been.

Have sent you a PM Vectose regarding contact details and such.

K... 4.5 hours sleeping and counting, 'night guys

[Daniel2019]

No worries. You coulda gone to bed earlier, I'm on the forums pretty much daily as are several of us..

Best of luck.

[matt_2250]

Same thing. Just make sure the diagnosis is correct, dont jump into a new engine just yet.

Sure, if it actually is buggered then by all means, but just double check first

No worries. You coulda gone to bed earlier, I'm on the forums pretty much daily as are several of us..

Best of luck.

Well, with peeps likes this, I actually have that option, which is awesome Well get a vid up tomorrow if I can, Saturday morning otherwise. Fantastic idea man.

*grins* Naw, way to exciting for sleep Time enough for that tomorrow morning

But... haha, at this rate I won't even make it in tomorrow *grins* Cheers guys, 'night

[Astron_Boy]

What happened to the 2nd page and on of this thread?

[bass_twitch]

Sounds like tappet noise to me.

+1

...and yeah your mechanic sounds like a Scam Artist

EFA.

[matt_2250]

Alright guys, apologies for the delay, finally got to the mechanic. It must say... it sounds... even worse than I remember...

https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=5 ... rhApHgUF_Y

[Astron_Boy]

You able to load on Youtube?

[matt_2250]

I've never tried it but I'll give it a go

[matt_2250]

Here we go.

http://youtu.be/aPDp4qfRIxw

[destinationtoby]

could be one of the pulleys hitting something :/ like a rock or a washer or something stuck in there. have u taken the plastic case/ guard things off to have a look?

[Astron_Boy]

Definitely doesn't sound bottom end.
Sounds more like an aggressive vacuum leak...
Or even like 1 spark plug not being in, however it idles perfectly fine.

But yeah, have a look at all the pulley ware and belts. *timing and water*


Alternator/ water pump? Sounds almost like my old NX...

Get a large screwdriver and place the end near your ear with the tip on certain parts of the cars engine.
Will give you an indication where-abouts the noise is coming from.

[matt_2250]

could be one of the pulleys hitting something :/ like a rock or a washer or something stuck in there. have u taken the plastic case/ guard things off to have a look?

I... have never even learned to change my own oil honestly, let alone taking bit off the engine off *grins* A rock in there actually doesn't seem that unlikely you know... I did drive it on a pretty hectic dirt road like, the last time I drove it before it started making that noise. My pet ferret had just died, so the engine was the last thing on my mind.

[matt_2250]

Definitely doesn't sound bottom end.
Sounds more like an aggressive vacuum leak...
Or even like 1 spark plug not being in, however it idles perfectly fine.

But yeah, have a look at all the pulley ware and belts. *timing and water*

Alternator/ water pump? Sounds almost like my old NX...


Get a large screwdriver and place the end near your ear with the tip on certain parts of the cars engine.
Will give you an indication where-abouts the noise is coming from.

Definitely doesn't sound like it? Right.. well that's a good start. What do you think of the rock caught somewhere theory?

Alternator? Water pump? Timing belts? Pulley ware? What are they, where are they? What do they do? What would I look for (I'm not even really joking

Haha... screwdriver stethoscope!!! Too f**king awesome *grins* If it wasn't in the shop, I would LOVE to try that out!