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engine knock
Posted: 23 Mar 2011, 16:29
by timwatson
hi all i have a 1985 transporter 20L lhd
when starting i have a slight banging noise when turning the engine over (would this be the engine mounts)
many thanks
tim
Re: engine knock
Posted: 23 Mar 2011, 16:52
by kevtherev
without hearing it we can only go on your description.
It could well be worn out mounts
tell me can you hold the engine either side, and shake it with your hands more than a couple of inches?
Re: engine knock
Posted: 23 Mar 2011, 17:00
by timwatson
yes kev when i try to rock it i can hear a tapping noise on one side
Re: engine knock
Posted: 23 Mar 2011, 17:10
by kevtherev
Can you get someone to shake the engine and you listen for the noise ..just to try and locate it roughly?
Re: engine knock
Posted: 23 Mar 2011, 17:12
by timwatson
i will do it tomorrow at work and get back to you many thanks kev
Re: engine knock
Posted: 23 Mar 2011, 17:18
by kevtherev
Should it turn out to be mounts.. they are available and easy to fit..
Re: engine knock
Posted: 23 Mar 2011, 17:21
by Ian Hulley
kevtherev wrote: they are available and easy to fit..
Be warned GSF had a batch that didn't about 2 years ago.
Re: engine knock
Posted: 23 Mar 2011, 18:12
by timwatson
cheers fellas