Johnny A Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 -8C today in sunny Aberdeen and have noticed same thing as last time we got down to this temperature, namely that when the Z is starting from cold I'm getting a rattle from the top end of the right hand bank of cylinders (right hand if I'm facing the car). Once the car is fully warmed up the noise goes away. Doesn't happen at all in normal weather. Anything to worry about? I'm assuming it's just cold, thick oil taking time to warm up and circulate round the tall engine, but interested in thoughts (and whether anyone has the same issue with their car). Cheers Johnny A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Hi mate, First thing to do is make 100% sure that your oil level is on the mark. Perhaps you are overdue an oil change. What brand of oil and viscosity are you using ? What is the year and mileage of your car? I assume that your oil pressure is good on start up.!!!! Alex. -8C today in sunny Aberdeen and have noticed same thing as last time we got down to this temperature, namely that when the Z is starting from cold I'm getting a rattle from the top end of the right hand bank of cylinders (right hand if I'm facing the car). Once the car is fully warmed up the noise goes away. Doesn't happen at all in normal weather. Anything to worry about? I'm assuming it's just cold, thick oil taking time to warm up and circulate round the tall engine, but interested in thoughts (and whether anyone has the same issue with their car). Cheers Johnny A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny A Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thanks: 1. Oil up to the mark. 2. Serviced in September 2009 (P2). Done under two thousand since. 3. The service sheet code says "SCO266 5/30W". 4. September 2007; 11,750 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Sounds ok to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny A Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 ......and I confirm that the oil pressure is also fine on start up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsoulby Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 is it not normal for this to happen, i had it before my service and even after, mine only happens for less than a second though, but i just put it down to the cold weather as it doesnt happen any other time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny A Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 That's what I'm hoping Scott. Just looking for a bit of comfort from some of you guys - rattles make me nervous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnbaggie Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Hate to say it, but mine is as quiet as can be even on freezing mornings at start-up, so not sure it's normal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I'm pretty sure mine is does the same in very cold weather ... but only if I'm high rev'ing ... I haven't heard it in a while now .. but then I've not been pushing the car too much as the roads haven't been the best ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny A Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Should have added that the rattle is only on tickover and stops when the engine is properly warmed up. It also only happens when the outside temperature is well down - i.e. less than -5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Have a wee feel at your fuel damper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsoulby Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 o really you can fix that at the same time then neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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