DanS

Noticed a distinct clicking noise coming from around the rocker/head area which comes and goes. Its not a tappet sound at all, a very distinct click at random intervals. Any idea what it could be??

Cheers,
Dan

robbob

Mine does the same mate just noticed today duno what it is.

SafeChav

Like an intermittent tap, just the once every now and again?

robbob

more a clicking sound

Rick

manifold blowing can do this. as can a broken ring land...

SafeChav

The lifters can sometimes make the odd tap when things start getting worn....

DanS

its quite constant but not always there. Deffo not a tappet sound at all.

tim10_10

iTrader: (1)

more prenounced when cold?

pau1rs

my mates one does this..

was the cam sensor touching on the pick up...

cossie managed s2 aswell....

so thats a possibility....

Dan

Hopefully nothing on Dans engine will be worn! Isn't it all quite new?

PeterD

I know this sounds like a silly idea dan but is your oil topped up?

Any blockages or anything? apologies for stating the obvious mate but happened to me before and the oil was low

DanS

Only old item is the cam.

Well I adjusted the sensor a fractional last night before taking it out again, and when I returned the clicking had gone. Whether this was due to the engine being warm or the sensor was causing the problem I'm not sure, I'll find out this morning

Fingers crossed!!

Cheers guys,
dan