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weird noise after head gasket swap - stripy - 10-08-2013
hi.
iv'e turbo converted a 1995 e300td 24v.
the head gasket didn't take more than 0,5bar pressure.
so i swaped the head gasket and grinded the valves.
when i started the engine it made a weird tikking sound.
just like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8JJmGZdMlQ
anny one have an idea what it can be?
RE: weird noise after head gasket swap - willbhere4u - 10-08-2013
If that engine has hydraulic lifters they will take a while to pump up.
RE: weird noise after head gasket swap - stripy - 10-08-2013
okay.
big relief. were affraid the camshafts were thrash. but im gonna take of the cam cover and take a quick look.
how long is a while? 5km-50km?
or very varying?
thanks!
RE: weird noise after head gasket swap - willbhere4u - 10-09-2013
On the Miata race engine I use to rebuild 10-20 minuets of running before they would pump up
RE: weird noise after head gasket swap - winmutt - 10-09-2013
You are supposed to submerge them in oil and compress them a few times before installing.
RE: weird noise after head gasket swap - willbhere4u - 10-09-2013
(10-09-2013, 12:53 PM)winmutt You are supposed to submerge them in oil and compress them a few times before installing.
We did that but if the engine sat for any time after the rebuild they would go flat again
RE: weird noise after head gasket swap - stripy - 10-14-2013
talked with mercedes. they said the same thing. have been a problem that they dont want to fill up themself, or take a long time.