PAWL3Y Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 My 2003 zed has developed a concerning and significant knocking sound coming from the engine bay, after starting it cold this afternoon. I fear the worst, but I thought I would share it on here for any opinions in the slim chance that it could be something common or (relatively) minor? After recording this video, I have not and do not plan to drive the car until it is diagnosed or repaired. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16iYwMi8B9ul7-N0prC4smQcjqzhr-nlh/view?usp=sharing. Mileage is 116,000, it was last serviced in March (and has been serviced yearly throughout its history). Back in April it did develop a misfire but this was quickly found to be a faulty coil pack and repaired. It has run without issue since then, up until starting it today. As with most car issues this has developed at a fantastic time, with a significant career and location change for me coming up at the end of this week... and garages fully booked with MOTs! Any help / condolences would be greatly appreciated. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Unfortunately that does not sound healthy Chris, and a replacement engine may be required I am afraid. How is the engine oil level? Low mileage preowned engines are in stock if required and ready to ship same/next day. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I was just about to say 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAWL3Y Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 19 minutes ago, ZMANALEX said: Unfortunately that does not sound healthy Chris, and a replacement engine may be required I am afraid. How is the engine oil level? Low mileage preowned engines are in stock if required and ready to ship same/next day. Alex. Yeah I feared this as soon as she fired up, engine oil is about 40% the way up between the high and low marks. I will drop her off to a garage for a deeper look, but I imagine the outcome will be the same. Thanks zmanalex, you may well hear from me soon. Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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