Inerestingly, I THINK that when the engine is being turned over there's no noise - only when it actually fires. I'll investigate a little today.

Hi John,

Sorry to hear about your noise; that's some weird symptoms that you are describing. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Good luck!

David

John, are you absolutely certain that this noise was coming from the engine bay. I often make similar sounds after a good feed of brussels sprouts.

No noise when turning over / noise when fired up , bearings .

Indycam - Sorry to be a bit thick but why is that? Wouldn't there be some horrible sound regardless of whether the spark plugs were working?

Thanks,

David

Hiya Caveman
The thing that makes noise , the explosion slamming the parts together .

:eek: :icon501: :(

Hiya Caveman
Been there done that . Not going back again , never never never ! I really hope , cause it sucks .

That's the understatement of the year! Let's hope that there is an alternative explanation for John.

Cheers,

David

Just got off the phone to Ninemeister, who feel it's a big-end. They seem surprised that the oil-pressure (and every other aspect) was unaffected, however, so there is a ray of hope that it's something lesser. Unfortunately, they can't take the car in until Jan 6th, so watch this space...


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Hi John,

At least you are in good hands with 9M. Maybe you could have Colin breathe a little while the car is in?! ;-)

Good luck!

Cheers,

David

Wouldn't a big end failure have some effect on the way the engine was running? Sureley it would I would have thought. I'd be more inclined to go for the timing chain theory, sounds more plausible (and cheaper!!!). Lets hope anyway. Keep us posted.

big end failure? English translation plz.

Bottom end... the expensive stuff :(

John,

Maybe you should join the ranks of sundog and I who are in the process of tearing apart our motors!
Kick the wife out of her half of the garage and drop it out! By Jan 6th you'll know whats going on for sure.

Misery loves company? :icon501: Umm Errr I mean we would love to have you join us...

Kirk