engine noise

[Anonymous]

hi everyone ,,, was getting my alloys painted satin black the other week and the guy at the garage says my engine noise sounds very very un healthy !!! not long had engine flush done with oil change don't expect wrong oil used ... it sounds like old fashioned noisey tappets almost sounds like a diesel engine any ideas? other than that its running fine !!

 

[DKZ5745]

Sounds like it might be the dreaded timing chain has reared its ugly head again. Have you ever had the tensioner replaced? It's a very well known issue, especially with mk1 RCZ's.

It is often accompanied with an engine management message, and/or limp mode.

 

[Anonymous]

thank you for advice I have not had the tensioner replaced any idea on the cost of that .. I have had the occasional engine management light and limp mode cheers

 

[neilgsxr69]

Hi got mine done at 17k cost £550 at my local pug dealer but I know many have paid far more don't get ripped off shop about but it is a specialist job and you want the whole kit replacing new updated tensioner/ chain and guides. Mines been spot on since. :thumbup:

 

[Anonymous]

Hi got mine done at 17k cost £550 at my local pug dealer but I know many have paid far more don't get ripped off shop about but it is a specialist job and you want the whole kit replacing new updated tensioner/ chain and guides. Mines been spot on since. :thumbup:

cheers for reply oh not cheap can it just need to be tightened or need replaced ?

 

[DKZ5745]

From reading on this forum, sadly, I don't think anyone has managed to rectify the problem by any tinkering, it's been a replacement thing I'm afraid. The replacement appears to be the modified part as fitted to the Mk2's, so once fitted it's sorted for good.
I also hear that most people have the complete kit, including chain, as well as the tensioner, but whether that is absolutely necessary, I can't say.
I do know that there are many on here that have had this done, so I'm sure someone with greater knowledge on the subject can advise further.

 

[Anonymous]

cheers for that engine light comers on sometimes then goes off no loss of power the diag says hight turbo pressure and exhaust solenoid diffuser .local tuning garage says oil problem and wil strip it down see if solenoids are blocked

 

[Hatman]

'Exhaust solenoid diffuser ', interesting, can you elaborate?