[wmsimpson]

This is the truck I bought a couple of years ago now in non running condition. Turns out the DPO had failed to torque the RH rocker assembly and it lifted up, the shaft broke and all sorts of mayhem ensued.

Since that time, I have rebuilt the left and right rocker assemblies with new shafts and rocker arms. I've also replaced the cam and followers, and all the valve stem seals. I have checked the valve clearances and they are all in or close to spec. None of the pushrods are loose, and the valve guides had no play in them.

This is the sound I get when I first fire up the engine:

http://vid834.photobucket.com/albums/zz268/wmsimpson/Disco/VID_20140709_094715_zpsd4af89dd.mp4

Sounds pretty good, no? Here is the sound I get once the engine warms fully:

http://vid834.photobucket.com/albums/zz268/wmsimpson/Disco/VID_20140709_100257_zpsab8ba59c.mp4

Not so good. Sounds like a valve tap but as I say, all the valve gear is new and seems to pass muster. I'm fearing the dreaded slipped liner. Can anyone identify this noise?

 

[MRussell]

Sorry bud, sounds like a sleeve


Mike Russell
Age 18
2003 discovery se
Lover of Rovers

 

[nelson845]

My 02 has a tick after warm up (begins at 164°).Its been ticking for over 2 years and 10k miles. I thought it was a sleeve so I pinned all 8 of them. The tick is still there. Good luck.

 

[nelson845]

BTW...mine has 153k miles and sounds just like your video. My next step will be to check the oil pressure.

 

[MetalMarine]

sounds just like mine. people ask if its a diesel. lol. hope i can figure it out some time soon. ive been driving it like that for a year. 12k miles