Taimar Engine

[Chummy]

I have, what can be only described as, a loud metal on metal noise coming from the off-side rocker box, it sounds a lot more than just tappets, could it be the camshaft? The enginge is now approaching 140,000 miles, so rather than just adjust, perhaps a rebuild might be the right option. Could anybody bive me a ball-park figure for a rebuild please, and what are anybody's thoughts, and value, on a replacement engine from a Scimator GTE with an overdrive box with 38,000 on the clock, I'm presuming it would fit?
Any advise gratefully received,
Mike.

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Chummy said:

I have, what can be only described as, a loud metal on metal noise coming from the off-side rocker box, it sounds a lot more than just tappets, could it be the camshaft? The enginge is now approaching 140,000 miles, so rather than just adjust, perhaps a rebuild might be the right option. Could anybody bive me a ball-park figure for a rebuild please, and what are anybody's thoughts, and value, on a replacement engine from a Scimator GTE with an overdrive box with 38,000 on the clock, I'm presuming it would fit?
Any advise gratefully received,
Mike.

Slipped rocker arm.

take the rocker cover off and have a look

[Moto]

I had something similar on my Xflow engine. Turned out to be a split had appeared in the exhaust manifold where 2 branches joined. The weld seam had cracked. Cost me just £20 to have it TIG welded and didn't even need to remove it, so well relieved. Hope you're as lucky.

Moto.

[Chummy]

Thank's for the advice, I think I've solved the problem,
cheers, Mike.

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What was it?

[Chummy]

An extremely worn water pump