Landrover 2 and quater petrol engine. Fairly loud ticking noise when engine under load. Disappears when not or at idle. Whats the cause please.?
[Edited on 19/5/07 by ayoungman]
I'm suprised you can hear anything over the cacofony of a 21/4 Landee engine even when it running sweet.
Sorry!!
If its under load only, could be Big end if there is a rumble,
If it a heavy clicking it could be nearer the top end tappets etc:
Pinking????????????????
Exhaust manifold cracked/leaking
Dizzy weights
little ends
piston slap
Worn wrist pin in connecting rod will do that...
well, its definately not pinking or rocker noise, been there, done that.
what about rings ?
Gudgeon pin or piston slap as suggested probably.
Is it worse when cold? If so then piston slap is a possibilty. Alternatively it might be small end(s) Don't think rings would make that sort of noise - does it burn oil?
Pinking would be a rattle rather than a ticking noise . Could possible be the exhaust flange gasket opening up when engine is under load?
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Originally posted by rusty nuts
Pinking would be a rattle rather than a ticking noise . Could possible be the exhaust flange gasket opening up when engine is under load?
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Originally posted by MikeRJ
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Originally posted by rusty nuts
Pinking would be a rattle rather than a ticking noise . Could possible be the exhaust flange gasket opening up when engine is under load?
Exhaust gasket would be my first bet, it sounds just like a mechanical problem when they start leaking.