fear the worse now guys,started the zed up seemed fine then slowly increased the throttle frm under the bonnet and it was knockin big time,u could really feel it threw the plenum,increased throttle and it went:confused: ,stated her again yesterday and she is fine but she still sounds big endy wen u rev it up,i change the oil every 3 months as lucky if i do 3000 miles a year,oil pressure is fine,on tickover and driving,i dont thrash her frm cold and she cools down on a 3 min timer,gutted or what,gather big end shells to do as well as the tubs now,maybe the oil pump as well,any ideas welcome,bak to bed now to hav a good cry lol

fear the worse now guys,started the zed up seemed fine then slowly increased the throttle frm under the bonnet and it was knockin big time,u could really feel it threw the plenum,increased throttle and it went:confused: ,stated her again yesterday and she is fine but she still sounds big endy wen u rev it up,i change the oil every 3 months as lucky if i do 3000 miles a year,oil pressure is fine,on tickover and driving,i dont thrash her frm cold and she cools down on a 3 min timer,gutted or what,gather big end shells to do as well as the tubs now,maybe the oil pump as well,any ideas welcome,bak to bed now to hav a good cry lol

hi gazza,

if its a bottom end rattle, then you would notice a noise around 2500-3k rpm

 

problem is, as crap as it sounds i wouldnt drive the car, otherwise increased strain is placed on the crank, and higher risk of damage to the crank, its normally a rod bearing that wears thin, parts recomended to be replaced when engine out

 

cambelt&tensioners

waterpump(not vital)

thermostat(not vital)

cam&crank oil seals

oil pump

intake gasket

new water hoses and or plenum bypass

turbo/gaskets

crank measured and checked for damage

new main and big end bearings

 

you can try and get the rod bearings checked in situ, allow a days labour, downside is its generally a quick fix, and will most likely come back in the near future :cry:

 

good luck bud,

 

greg

hi gazza,

if its a bottom end rattle, then you would notice a noise around 2500-3k rpm

 

problem is, as crap as it sounds i wouldnt drive the car, otherwise increased strain is placed on the crank, and higher risk of damage to the crank, its normally a rod bearing that wears thin, parts recomended to be replaced when engine out

 

cambelt&tensioners

waterpump(not vital)

thermostat(not vital)

cam&crank oil seals

oil pump

intake gasket

new water hoses and or plenum bypass

turbo/gaskets

crank measured and checked for damage

new main and big end bearings

 

you can try and get the rod bearings checked in situ, allow a days labour, downside is its generally a quick fix, and will most likely come back in the near future :cry:

 

good luck bud,

 

greg

cheers greg,dont use the car that much thats why im mortified :shock: ,hav had the cam belt done last yr and water

pump,no what u mean about a quick fix on the shells,was thinkin of doing that but want it done proper,what a complete pain in the arse :smash: ,am gutted mate 2 say the least :cry: ,its what yr sayin i bring the revs upto 2500-3000 and its very very endy,it came out of nowhere though thats whats doin my bean in,wen i do take her out its for a major blast but i well warm her up and down,if it was just pure neglect and abuse i could put my hands up and say oh well thats life :slap: ,but i dont,oh well more money to throw at her now,cheers again greg 4 the advice mate and wish u lived nearer lol,take care bud

problem is you cant presume the mileage is true on in import in most cases its not and it dont matter if its a ferrari, nissan, porsche! any engine with a few miles will eventually have some engine problem/s wether it be an oil leak, tappet or a bearing, like you said if your going to do it do it properly :)

 

if you need help with anything you got my number bud ;)

 

greg

problem is you cant presume the mileage is true on in import in most cases its not and it dont matter if its a ferrari, nissan, porsche! any engine with a few miles will eventually have some engine problem/s wether it be an oil leak, tappet or a bearing, like you said if your going to do it do it properly :)

 

if you need help with anything you got my number bud ;)

 

greg

thanks again greg yr a star,will give u a bell soon :)