KNOCKING !!!

[m4ckg]

I drove the car for the first time in 4 months and when I first start it up there is a terrible knocking coming from the off side side of engine it does go after about a mile or two but it is worrying me. The engine had a rebuild a couple of years ago so I thought all should be well. Any advice appreciated as always

[haircutmike]

Engine mount!

[peaktorque]

My engine mounts are completely shagged (only noticed last night)

No knocking on mine though, but I think this is due to going rock hard with no 'give'.

[m4ckg]

haircutmike said:

Engine mount!

Seriously ! why does the noise go away after a few miles ?

[haircutmike]

Possibly the engine is running smoother when warm.

Also check exhaust and anything else running near the chassis.

[450 Paul]

I take it the noise is there from when you start and not just when you drive? Is it a heavier thudding knock or more of a lighter metalic knocking?

I would reccomend get it up on some axel stands and have a good look underneath and check everything is where it should be and nothing loose.

Also if you have some rubber tube about a metre long hold one end to your ear and the other to the engine and if the noise is coming from the engine you will soon hear where it is coming from.

Where are you located?

[SILICONE KID]

Are you sure it not the Bailiff knocking on the door

[m4ckg]

its not knocking its the exhsust gasket, feel a bit stupid now, my neighbour is a top mechanic and told me in the first 5 seconds what it was

[haircutmike]

Ah, classic red herring, been down that road myself.

Invest in good gaskets and ARP replacement bolts,(smaller heads) from ACT.