Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6360
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Re: Engine noise?
What fuel are you running and which grade of oil ?
Being an 03, how many kms has it done ?
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
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22/Aug/2017, 10:17 am
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6360
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Re: Engine noise?
Once our engines get over the 120k mark they usually like to be run on 10W40 rather than the usual 5W30. This seems to quieten them down and also stop slight oil consumption.
Sometimes at the extreme end like your 270k, the timing chain tensioner may need replacing and the "rattle" you hear on acceleration could be from it being too loose under heavy load.
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
03 Titanium Ti T30 Series 1 **MODIFIED**
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23/Aug/2017, 7:42 am
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6360
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Re: Engine noise?
No, too much oil won't cause your noise.
Generally it will either be loose timing chain from too thin an oil grade (our chain tensioner is hydraulic with spring assist) or worn timing chain guides or valve buckets which have worn and therefore too much clearance (tappet noise).
Higher grade oil will help
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
03 Titanium Ti T30 Series 1 **MODIFIED**
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24/Aug/2017, 9:53 am
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