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If I suspect the noisy cam follower in cyclinder number four, before jumping straight to dismantling the engine, would this be a reasonable test?: Remove the corresponding spark plug; and slacken off the adjusters for both the inlet and outlet valves. The theory being that it would stop these...
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Thank-you all for your help, I feel like I am narrowing down on the problem.
I took another look at the adjusters today. The adjuster for number 8 valve Actually has less (not more) thread showing than all the other adjusters. The noise also seems to be coming from the back of the engine (I...
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Thank you so much for you replies.
I have since re-checked the valve clearances (all good, as are the spark plugs). I have very recently changed the head gasket, manifold gasket, and distributor. However, the noise was present before changing these.
Today I re-checked the timing with a...
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I didn’t notice any of the adjustment screws protruding more than any others, but I wasn’t particularly paying attention, so I might take a look.
I’ve checked and re-checked the valve clearances.
I’ve really played around a lot with the timing. It is very advanced because that is where it...
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I'm after some help with a noise in my SWB series 3 Landrover please.
THE NOISE
It's like a tapping/clicking noise that changes with rpm, particularly when under load. It almost disappears when I take my foot off the accelerator, or just ticking over. It sounds like it might be coming from the...