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09-12-2005, 05:43 PM

capri280

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Cosworth Knocking

Just started car today to find that there is a sharp knock which increases with reves

any ideas this engine has just been rebuilt some 400 miles ago

Advice/help greatly appreciated

Eugene

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09-12-2005, 06:46 PM

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sharp knocking probably top end?is the cam getting enough oil? is oil pressure ok? could be a lifter jammed?

does it go once warm?

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09-12-2005, 10:01 PM

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MMMmm longshot , crank pulley ???

more info please matey

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09-12-2005, 10:38 PM

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Re: Cosworth Knocking

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Originally Posted by capri280

any ideas this engine has just been rebuilt some 400 miles ago

Eugene

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10-12-2005, 12:42 AM

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I had a car do a similar thing couple of yrs ago and it was a cam cap come loose, it then snaped a cam and became a 3 cylinder all in same journey.
Easy one to check wip the lid off and check all the nuts are tight.
Good luck