jamester 0 Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Has anyone got a sound clip of a VR^ engine starting up from cold? Mine makes a tapping sound for a few minutes - nothing major just want to make sure all is ok. Its juts had brand new lifters put in and the chains were changed last year and seem fine. Wondered if this was normal on tickover - plus my bonnet has no soundproofing lol Link to post Share on other sites
jamester 0 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Actually its more of a ticking sound lol Link to post Share on other sites
bran23 0 Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Which side does it come from ? Link to post Share on other sites
jamester 0 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hard to say, but slightly more noticeable from the drivers side of the engine. I just recorded a video clip of it on my phone, starting from cold can I email it to you? Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 fisrt start of the morning a loud ticking is normal as long as it quietens when warmed, chains going will sound like viciously shaking a jar of marbles and most audibly at about 1500 rpm.sounds like you are just experiencing the normal scenario to me.do you know what oil is in it too? as thinner oil will make it worse when cold Link to post Share on other sites
jamester 0 Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 It does quieten down a LOT when its warmed up, to a point where only a light ticking can be heard from within the cabin (no soundproofing I guess). I am using 10w40 at present. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
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