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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...