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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Cory on 11 July 2011, 17:34

Title: rattle from head on run down - question
Post by: Cory on 11 July 2011, 17:34

the car has developed a rattly head on comedown over the last couple of days. had a little listen through a screw driver (if that makes sence) and the rattle is quite distinct. also i removed the oil cap and there is a little white ish smoke coming out.

possible head gasket failure, with broken bits rattling loose inside?

im only just learning about engines so if its a stupid question/reasoning then go easy on me!
Title: Re: rattle from head on run down - question
Post by: Thom89 on 11 July 2011, 19:35
What engine? and have you checked your oil level is correct, and a small amount of smoke is normal when removing the filler cap...

Thom
Title: Re: rattle from head on run down - question
Post by: Wayne on 11 July 2011, 21:32
Could be many things.

Broken valve spring maybe :smiley:
Title: Re: rattle from head on run down - question
Post by: Sam on 11 July 2011, 22:13
Asking about 'an engine rattle' on here is the equivalent of typing into yahoo answers 'headache', you will think you have a brain tumour and require surgery in no time  :grin:
Title: Re: rattle from head on run down - question
Post by: danny_p on 11 July 2011, 22:47
Quote from: caistor_bmx on 11 July 2011, 22:13
Asking about 'an engine rattle' on here is the equivalent of typing into yahoo answers 'headache', you will think you have a brain tumour and require surgery in no time  :grin:

very true.    you'll get people like me posting pictures like this. 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/dannyp1595/broken%20crap/24062011285.jpg)

that was a "tappet rattel" that developed   :evil:
Title: Re: rattle from head on run down - question
Post by: raferackstraw on 11 July 2011, 22:54
Quote from: caistor_bmx on 11 July 2011, 22:13
Asking about 'an engine rattle' on here is the equivalent of typing into yahoo answers 'headache', you will think you have a brain tumour and require surgery in no time  :grin:
only in your case caister the 'rattle' is usually a brain tumour  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: rattle from head on run down - question
Post by: mwep201081 on 11 July 2011, 23:38
Quote from: Wayne on 11 July 2011, 21:32
Could be many things.

Broken valve spring maybe :smiley:

Could be a loose heat shield

Check the simple stuff first before you go replacing valve springs...

Title: Re: rattle from head on run down - question
Post by: Wayne on 11 July 2011, 23:51
Quote from: caistor_bmx on 11 July 2011, 22:13
Asking about 'an engine rattle' on here is the equivalent of typing into yahoo answers 'headache', you will think you have a brain tumour and require surgery in no time  :grin:

lol  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: rattle from head on run down - question
Post by: Sam on 13 July 2011, 17:25
Quote from: raferackstraw on 11 July 2011, 22:54
Quote from: caistor_bmx on 11 July 2011, 22:13
Asking about 'an engine rattle' on here is the equivalent of typing into yahoo answers 'headache', you will think you have a brain tumour and require surgery in no time  :grin:
only in your case caister the 'rattle' is usually a brain tumour  :grin: :grin: :grin:

And thats why I love her  :grin:
Title: Re: rattle from head on run down - question
Post by: Cory on 13 July 2011, 18:46
thanks guys. tho i have found the culprit, and now feel like an utter plonker.

bottom alternator bolt was missing, hense the rattling noise . . .
Title: Re: rattle from head on run down - question
Post by: raferackstraw on 13 July 2011, 19:07
damn we were hoping you'd have stripped the engine down before finding that  :grin:  :grin:  :grin:

nice when its something simple and not terminal  :cool: