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S14 rattle sound from the Head
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:10 pm
by Buckusa
Hi Guys, calling all experts here. My S14 has a rattle sound coming from the head! It sounds almost like a tin sound and only comes around when the car is warmed up and you can only hear it when it is idling. Also there is a slight oil leak coming from the head at the front. Do you think it could be a bolt on the head thats loose. Please advise.
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:12 pm
by poizen
that or your timing chain loose and under no load it hits happend on my hardbody
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:15 pm
by Buckusa
poizen wrote:that or your timing chain loose and under no load it hits happend on my hardbody
Thanks poizen! I did some reading and also found guys complaining about the chain causing the problem. How difficult is it to fix and does it require parts???
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:16 pm
by Daniel
Its probably the infamous VCT rattle.
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:17 pm
by Buckusa
Daniel wrote:Its probably the infamous VCT rattle.
Mmmm so if it is infamous it is serious? how do I fix it???
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:20 pm
by poizen
with a beeeg hammer hahaha
well take your tappit covers off and see if the chan loos think it should have no more than 10-15mm play and to tighten im not sure my bakkie is a ka24de so it has hydrolic tensioner not sure with the sr20det
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:20 pm
by Daniel
I believe you have to replace the VCT cam gear.
Edit: And its less serious than it is annoying.
Sure someone with a Camry will be along shortly though.
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:28 pm
by Buckusa
poizen wrote:with a beeeg hammer hahaha
well take your tappit covers off and see if the chan loos think it should have no more than 10-15mm play and to tighten im not sure my bakkie is a ka24de so it has hydrolic tensioner not sure with the sr20det
Yip good idea I suppose I will only know once the head comes off. Is advisable to drive it like this? do you think it will it cause any damage?
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:28 pm
by Buckusa
Daniel wrote:I believe you have to replace the VCT cam gear.
Edit: And its less serious than it is annoying.
Sure someone with a Camry will be along shortly though.
Oh no that sounds heavy, is it a mission to replace???
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:34 pm
by poizen
well like i say my bakkie did it i just drove and after 10km it came right but i have a hydrolic one but just take the cover off and a look if push comes to shove drive it
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:38 pm
by andre_sx
pull out the vct solenoid plug and see what it does
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:45 pm
by Buckusa
andre_sx wrote:pull out the vct solenoid plug and see what it does
Sweet thanks Andre Mmmm now to figure out what that looks like
the rookie in me showing
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:46 pm
by Buckusa
poizen wrote:well like i say my bakkie did it i just drove and after 10km it came right but i have a hydrolic one but just take the cover off and a look if push comes to shove drive it
Thanks man will do! appreciate the advice!
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:50 pm
by andre_sx
also does the knocking sound like the car is a diesel?
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:53 pm
by Buckusa
andre_sx wrote:also does the knocking sound like the car is a diesel?
Thanks Andre! not quiet but is it certainly noticable! almost like an exhaust thats loose!