Rover 200 noisey engine
Variant: 1.4 si
Model Year: 2000
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
when i start the engine from cold, a loud knocking noise is heard from the top of the engine. This noise disappears after a couple of mins, after the engine has warmed up.
The noise is not present if the car is started when the engine is warm.
If the engine revs are held at approximately 2500rpm the noise is not present.
Have flushed the engine with engine cleaner and put additive in the petrol to releive sticky valves.
The noise is not present if the car is started when the engine is warm.
If the engine revs are held at approximately 2500rpm the noise is not present.
Have flushed the engine with engine cleaner and put additive in the petrol to releive sticky valves.
Posted: Jun 13, 2008 (16 years ago)
hi if it only happens when cold then the oils not getting up top fast enough could be faulty oil pump make sure u have correct grade of oil not too thin not too thick if it persist take it to your local garage before it gets worse
Posted Jun 14, 2008 (16 years ago)
hi there, the 1.4 engine is prone to piston slap at TDC. if the hydraulic lifters have been replaced and the noise is still apparent, then this is next step for you. hope this helps!!!
Posted Dec 6, 2008 (15 years ago)
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