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[largecol]

Hello guys, finally got leaky oil cooler sorted this week after Mig had been sitting for a fortnight feeling sorry for itself . Did full oil and filter change, let her idle a little to warm, took her round the block then dipped and topped her up nicely. Jobs a good`un - or so i thought. 2 miles into a trip to the beach started hearing a ticking noise from engine. Pulled up for a look - definite loud metallic ticking coming from the top end, regular and rises with revs. And now it idles lumpy as crap. TBH i dont want to drive any further till i get to the bottom of it. Could it be oil starvation at the top end? Any suggestions welcome guys Really hoping its not terminal this time.

[Agemo]

I assume the oil light went out?
It does sound like oil starvation to me too.

[largecol]

Yep, oil light out, everything running sweet, till the noises and the rough running. :-/ :-/

[TheBoy]

Is it diesel knocking?

[largecol]

Is it diesel knocking?

It could well be TB, but it seems louder and maybe only one cylinder? What would symptoms be - or have i already described them . Are there knock sensors on this lump the same as petrol v6? Really not sure where to start on diesels - great when they work, pulling hair out when they dont!!

[Omegatoy]

if it appears to be only one cylinder, would be a good bet its a hydraulic lifter, oil flush new oil, and some wynns valve lifter additive usualy works, but it needs a good thrashing to get it all in there straight after i did a very fast thrash from oxford to swindon !!!! had similar on mine first few thousand i had it did this and its never returned although when cold its always a bit clattery once its warm it is very quiet
 

[largecol]

if it appears to be only one cylinder, would be a good bet its a hydraulic lifter, oil flush new oil, and some wynns valve lifter additive usualy works, but it needs a good thrashing to get it all in there straight after i did a very fast thrash from oxford to swindon !!!! had similar on mine first few thousand i had it did this and its never returned although when cold its always a bit clattery once its warm it is very quiet
 

Is it wise to use flushing oil in a diesel? Heard a couple of tales saying it makes things worse. Also not sure i want to rev too high as its quite a new and worrying noise to me!
 :-/

[Omegatoy]

lol revving  up is yor choice i cznt hear the noise, however flushing  is a must for cleaning ask the boy! its what cured his overheating problems on his tractor, I do mine at least once every 15k!!

[largecol]

Well if its good enough for TheBoy, its good enough for me!! I`ll report back any progress

[TheBoy]

Well if its good enough for TheBoy, its good enough for me!! I`ll report back any progress

If the car has had a history of poor oil servicing - and most have - then a flush can be a very worthwhile exercise.  I know what you mean about the dangers of flushing, but sometimes it is worth the risk, as a lot of the small oilways in the TD can start to clog.

I recommend that stuff that Omegatoy got me, reckon it would strip the paint off the bodywork, but follow the instructions to the letter! Follow that with a quickish oil change (say after 100miles or so), then put in the lifter treatment.

[TheBoy]

lol revving  up is yor choice i cznt hear the noise, however flushing  is a must for cleaning ask the boy! its what cured his overheating problems on his tractor, I do mine at least once every 15k!!

I think with the regular oil changes that yours and my old tractor - which I miss - get, subsequent flushing is probably not necessary

[largecol]

Well if its good enough for TheBoy, its good enough for me!! I`ll report back any progress

If the car has had a history of poor oil servicing - and most have - then a flush can be a very worthwhile exercise.  I know what you mean about the dangers of flushing, but sometimes it is worth the risk, as a lot of the small oilways in the TD can start to clog.

I recommend that stuff that Omegatoy got me, reckon it would strip the paint off the bodywork, but follow the instructions to the letter! Follow that with a quickish oil change (say after 100miles or so), then put in the lifter treatment.

Ok nice one TB, i`ve had the motor just over 2 years and its had 3 oil changes over 10k. (thought i was being good compared with VX schedule - till i was educated by your good selves ) Whats this evil stuff called that i need?

[TheBoy]

Well if its good enough for TheBoy, its good enough for me!! I`ll report back any progress

If the car has had a history of poor oil servicing - and most have - then a flush can be a very worthwhile exercise.  I know what you mean about the dangers of flushing, but sometimes it is worth the risk, as a lot of the small oilways in the TD can start to clog.

I recommend that stuff that Omegatoy got me, reckon it would strip the paint off the bodywork, but follow the instructions to the letter! Follow that with a quickish oil change (say after 100miles or so), then put in the lifter treatment.

Ok nice one TB, i`ve had the motor just over 2 years and its had 3 oil changes over 10k. (thought i was being good compared with VX schedule - till i was educated by your good selves ) Whats this evil stuff called that i need?

Can't remember  , sure Omegatoy will see this and comment

[Omegatoy]

stuff i gpt you was trade only,he near future wont be able to supply it till im back in uk, unless you see C hris?but forte is amost as good so i would recommend  to use that this isd not a flushing oil but a flushing additive that you add to the oil, when done drop old oil and refill with fresh and new filter should help !!

edit, would also add desel magic trick will help if its a dribbley injector!!!

[TheBoy]

stuff i gpt you was trade only,he near future wont be able to supply it till im back in uk, unless you see C hris?but forte is amost as good so i would recommend  to use that this isd not a flushing oil but a flushing additive that you add to the oil, when done drop old oil and refill with fresh and new filter should help !!

edit, would also add desel magic trick will help if its a dribbley injector!!!

doubt i'll be seeing Chris until August