I have just went to see how tight the main shaft nut was and the locking tabs weren't even in place and I could push it with a screwdriver it was that loose, how tight should it be?

No the car is fine just turns right off no signs of pre ignition

No the engine knock noise doesn't quicken, it's more constant at full throttle, but does get louder uphills. Doesn't knock on flat or downhill.

It's done 98,000 only been doing around 400 miles a year for the past 15-20 years till now

Okay thanks I did the oils only a few weeks ago

There is not much to no whine if I do 35 in 3rd and I will check the nut. Cheers

My land rover with the original 4 speed gearbox and transferbox whines when in fourth going anything over 35 mph and when I let off the accelerator it stops, it also gets much quieter when I have a full car of people?! Is this normal

Cheers for all the help I'll be sure the next time I do an oil change to do that which won't be too long now

Yeah I haven't cleaned my carb in a while I guess it could be fuel related

Cheers!

Thanks will do the tappets soon. What would cause piston slap? But it seems like the worn main bearing from what it says on that list, is there a test or any other sign that it could be that

Okay I did just today install a new electronic ignition system from accuspark to try and reduce or get rid of the noise but did nothing. But I will try and see if the mark is truly tdc ect.

Hello, I daily a series and have been having a knocking problem for a few months now and can't seem to find the problem. The noise it the worst when cold and it vibrates the gearstick and make a very quick knocking. I have replaced the whole ignition system and timed the car to tdc which is...

Thanks for the help I have tried going to 6 before and it hasn't help, I think it makes it even worse

Hello, I daily a series and have been having a knocking problem for a few months now and can't seem to find the problem. The noise it the worst when cold and it vibrates the gearstick and make a very quick knocking when driving and is only really there when uphill and in 3rd or 4th. I have...