Guest cottyp12 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hi does any one know what rattling noise is when I start escort mk5 up sounds like tappits is it a big job cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 What year is mk5, and what engine zetec or cvh ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Does the noise carry on when warm or just on start up when cold ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cottyp12 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hi rattled when I'm start up gets a bit quieter when warmed up is it the tappits ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Does it smoke much on start up and tick over,have you owned it long enough to know if it uses a lot of oil . These engines are normally good for at least 130k, (unless seriously abused) may need a compression test for piece of mind,if ok then may need some some new vale stem oil seals if smoking on start up. If loosing compression may need a complete re-build or re-conditioned engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Grainger Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 If its a CVH then another thing you should check is the timing belt. If it is really loose then the vibrations can transmit through the cam and cause the weights in the distributor to rattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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