WoREoD Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 My son just taken me to look at a Rover 214 he might buy. When cold the engine has a very distinct tap (almost like a diesel!) coming from the left hand end of the block. This quietens when the engine warms up but can still be heard. Quick question - anyone know if this is a "feature" of the K-series engine? Ta, JohnK p.s. Car has done 47,000 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernmc Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Don't know if the k-series is known for it, but could be a valve lash adjuster problem. The oil holes in the adjusters slowly silt up so they take a little while to start operating properly. Typically rattle like a sack of spanners for a couple of seconds to minutes depending on how far gone they are. Sometimes you can remove them and clean them - a small drill to push the muck out, and lots of degreaser. Otherwise new adjusters are about 10 quid each - so 80ish quid to replace them all. Tedious to do though - few hours labour at least. More seriously, it could be a big end bearing going - again may quiet down a bit when it gets a bit of oil to it. Much more money to sort out... I'd get someone who knows to go and look/listen with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 My K in the 7 does rattle a little but not from just one end......does not sound great. Willing to let you have a listen but its a 1800 so different. You can get solid or hydraulic lifters, but standard are hydraulic. Did have similar noise in old Escort and had to have the lifters changed. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Mine sounds like this when cold. I have a 2005 MG ZR so same engine really, well pretty much. Just keep an eye on coolant levels and oil etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoREoD Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 Thanks for the feedback guys. My son decided not to buy it. The dealer had said it could be fixed under the warranty after we'd bought it as long as we did the claim through him. Sounded to me like he knew there was something wrong but he didn't want to spend the money before the sale if he could get it back on insurance! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Thanks for the feedback guys. My son decided not to buy it. The dealer had said it could be fixed under the warranty after we'd bought it as long as we did the claim through him. Sounded to me like he knew there was something wrong but he didn't want to spend the money before the sale if he could get it back on insurance! Cheers! probably close to head gasket failure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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