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Kennomini
 Post subject: Engine knock....
PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:05 am 
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Well I think I have a problem.
My A+ 1275 seems to have developed a loud "rattle". I thought is was bad engine stabilisers/mounts but having a closer look the sound appears to be mid internal (below head height). It dose seem to go away in higher revs 2k+ but it's really loud at idle and power output seems the same.
What things can I check to try and rule out any other possible sources before I pull the engine out and split the box off?

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 Post subject: Re: Engine knock....
PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 2:42 pm 
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Tappets would be the first possibility.

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Drop gears can rattle at low revs / low oil pressure
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:01 pm 
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idler gear rattle

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Kennomini
 Post subject: Re: Engine knock....
PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:15 am 
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What would cause the idler gears to rattle?
Oil pressure seems to be good 40-60psi at idle (hot and cold)

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 12:28 pm 
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Idler + primary gears can rattle if engine is idling at low speed, particularly with a lightened or race flywheel and a sporty cam.
But that's a rattle, not a knock.
I would pull spark plug leads off, 1 at a time, if it goes away it's something related to that cylinder like a worn big end bearing.
If knock is there under load regardless of rpm it could be a broken crank, I've had a couple go.

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Kennomini
 Post subject: Re: Engine knock....
PostPosted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:00 am 
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The engine has been in the car for over 5 years so it means something is broke........I'll try the leads and see what happens.

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What sort of driveshaft to engine type couplings?

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Kennomini
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Pot joint/cv's but the noise happens at idle when not moving.

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Does it go away when you push clutch in? And what is idling speed?

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Kennomini
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Idle is around 800.
I havn't noticed the clutch affecting it, I'll try to check soon.

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Is it Crank speed or Cam speed knock.
Possibly broken cam follower or perhaps Bad piston or wrist pin.

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