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Forgotthelandinggear replied to the thread What do we think of this engine noise?.Just completed a 120 mile round trip, performed excellently with a new top speed record of 60mph. it had a bit more to give and was remarkably stable but I didn’t like revving the nuts off the engine with the addition of feeling each of my inner... -
Forgotthelandinggear replied to the thread What do we think of this engine noise?.When I hold a piece of toilet paper to the intake it hugs the intake without coming off of it so I assume not? To add to this, a couple of the valve’s clearances were far too tight so perhaps that was stoping the valve from fully closing, or...
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Forgotthelandinggear replied to the thread What do we think of this engine noise?.Can confirm it was the tappets! Just did them (took 2 hours as it was my first big engine job 🤦♂️) Have a listen to this and compare!
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Forgotthelandinggear replied to the thread What do we think of this engine noise?.Would I expect a decrease in performance with a valve issue? That’s the weirdest part, it seems to be running fine and making good power, just very loud!
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Forgotthelandinggear replied to the thread What do we think of this engine noise?.Thanks both! I’ve ordered the bits to adjust the tappets and will check if there’s any blowing, if the intake/exhaust gasket has gone could this be causing the exhaust through the air filter?
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Forgotthelandinggear replied to the thread What do we think of this engine noise?.I have not, is it possible to turn the engine over with the injectors in?
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Forgotthelandinggear posted the thread What do we think of this engine noise? in Series Land Rovers.Hi all, my Series is fitted with a 12J Diesel engine. I just wanted to post this video to see if the noises its making are normal for a 2.5NA since it is incredibly loud! It pulls away well and doesn't seem down on power but there does seem to be...