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[jonny2112]

That's what I'm starting to think too Albs, that something is inside.

[jonny2112]

Despite creating a new YouTube account, I can't seem to upload as it doesn't recognise my sign in (despite being already signed on on the app!).
Could I email it to someone to upload on my behalf please?

[Kevin Wood]

If you suspect a foreign object has got in, remove each spark plug and check for signs of damage.

[amba]

If you still have the same original noise and you have hand rotated all the ancillaries with aux belt removed and non of them are the issue,it is now pointing more towards something being left under a cam cover prior to fitting it back on.

That would certainly account for the noise which hopefully hasnt got any further inside the engine.Might be worth just allowing it to run with a long screw driver to your ear and on each cam cover in turn and see if the noise from 1 side to the other is much different.That would atleast confirm if something is loose under it and also allow you possibly only need to remove 1 cover.

A stethoscope probe would be ideal otherwise,but long screw driver would suffice

[jonny2112]

Took off the offside cover but can't see anything untoward.

[amba]

Looks like you may need to remove the otherside too just to be totally certain nothing is in there

[jonny2112]

Plugs seem ok too so have to try the other side too.

[tunnie]

Just an idea, but when you disconnected the fuel lines, you wrapped them in paper towels or similar? Checked those are free and clear?

[jonny2112]

Actually there is a little bit of watery mayo on the inside of the cover. Don't recall it being like that the first time, but it could have been. Would that mean anything?

[jonny2112]

Just an idea, but when you disconnected the fuel lines, you wrapped them in paper towels or similar? Checked those are free and clear?

Thanks tunnie, yes they're clear.

[tunnie]

Actually there is a little bit of watery mayo on the inside of the cover. Don't recall it being like that the first time, but it could have been. Would that mean anything?

Just some moisture/water mixing with oil, nothing really to worry about 

[tunnie]

Just an idea, but when you disconnected the fuel lines, you wrapped them in paper towels or similar? Checked those are free and clear?

Thanks tunnie, yes they're clear.

Bugger, another one to cross of the list 

[jonny2112]

Cheers. Onto the other side then ....

[jonny2112]

Other side looks clear too.
Ah well, back to the drawing board. Stupid torque wrench sheared one of the cam cover bolts 
Have to try and borrow another wrench, though cant get a replacement bolt until Monday.
Why did I bother with this job 

[amba]

Its turning into a real PITA for you,sorry to hear that.

How did a cam cover bolt shear at only 8nm