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Engine blew?

Post by jtbo » 31 May 2009 09:40 pm

Hammering sound that rises with RPM, big end bearing or crank bearing?

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Re: Engine blew?

Post by pettaw » 31 May 2009 10:45 pm

yes quite likely. Have you checked to make sure the engine hasn't inhaled something it shouldn't? Take the plugs out and crank it over. Could also be a cam/valve problem too I guess. It depends where the noise is coming from.

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Post by jtbo » 31 May 2009 11:05 pm

pettaw wrote:yes quite likely. Have you checked to make sure the engine hasn't inhaled something it shouldn't? Take the plugs out and crank it over. Could also be a cam/valve problem too I guess. It depends where the noise is coming from.
Sound is heavy, not very light, I would say it comes from engine block, but can't really say for sure, valves do need adjustment as they rattle a bit, but that should not cause this heavier noise, I think?

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Post by volvodspec » 01 Jun 2009 08:41 am

i'd say crank or big end bearing, because the engine is still very properly running on 4 cyl. if there's a valve or head problem it won't.

can you feel if the flywheel is still bolted tight trough the hole in the bellhousing?

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Post by jtbo » 01 Jun 2009 02:42 pm

volvodspec wrote:i'd say crank or big end bearing, because the engine is still very properly running on 4 cyl. if there's a valve or head problem it won't.

can you feel if the flywheel is still bolted tight trough the hole in the bellhousing?
I can't find it being loose, at least couldnt move it even with tools.

I'm not happy camper :cry:

Sound has been there long time already, but it is now louder. Car has not been used for quite a while.
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Post by jtbo » 02 Jun 2009 01:26 pm

It runs without sound today, self repairing engine?

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Re: Engine blew?

Post by volvodspec » 02 Jun 2009 04:21 pm

is the pulsair system loose?

how does the starter motor (and flywheel) look like if you remove it? does the starter motor engage and disengage smoothly (the axial motion to put the gear in the flywheel)

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Post by jtbo » 02 Jun 2009 05:24 pm

We did not get pulsair system here :D

Everything seem to be operating just normally now, starter works like new, gear comes off from flywheel as it should.
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Re: Engine blew?

Post by volvodspec » 02 Jun 2009 05:36 pm

oops, finland sorry :lol: with a loose pulsair hose it makes very similar sound :lol:

i don't have any other ideas wich would have solved themselves. can't be a bearing, that sound will only get worse

it's still worth lifting the valve cover to see if there are any unwanted items present, and a swap of engine oil + filter.

could also have been the viscofan hitting the radiator shield due to worn engine mounts

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