nobangmycar Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I have fitted an EA71 that was rebuilt a few years ago to my '78 DL and it has a noise in one head that is becoming embarrassing. I've set the valve clearances 5 times now, and am confident I have them right at .010" on intake and 0.13" on exhaust or there about. When I first start the engine it is silent. After it has run for 30 seconds or so it develops a noise like a lifter that has way too much clearance, you know that real clacky type noise... Once it reaches operating temp it is so loud it's embarrassing! It is louder under load and decel, and is worse when hot. It is quietest when cruising at 100kph in top gear with light throttle. WHAT AM I MISSING HERE?! I can't work out why it is still noisy! Any help would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobangmycar Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Sounds like it is coming from cylinder 3 too by the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) Long shot but could it be a valve rod that is bent or wearing wrong? Maybe not seating properly? Edited July 1, 2013 by O.C.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 How's the oil pressure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsunrides Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 May be a broken piston skirt or bad wrist pin. When the noise starts, pull the plug wire for that cylinder. If the noise goes away, bad news........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoneTurbo Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Either excessive wrist pin play or worn connecting rod bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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