Hi folks.
This is my first post as a problem so i look forward to seeing how much help i can get in resolving my problem.
I have a 1.8 VVC MGF on an R registration.
The engine for some reason sounds like a Diesel on start up and remains this way throughout from start to finish of destinations.
My first question is ''Is this the tappets? & if it is what can be done easily to rectify this noise and allow the engine to run a hell of allot quieter''
Also the Oil Light on the dash flickers when the car has warmed up and the car is stuck in traffic idling. Now i know that the oil level is bang on because i check it every morning and its up to the maximum on the dipstick and the oil gauge is reading fine on the centre console?
All help to resolve the above situations will be gladly taken on board.
Than you all
Flickering Light? Help Please
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Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
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THE_DRUMBASSADOR
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Re: Flickering Light? Help Please
Sounds like low oil pressure. The gauge on the dash is oil temp, not pressure.
How long has it been doing this as I wouldn't expect the engine to run too long without oil reaching the head.
How long has it been doing this as I wouldn't expect the engine to run too long without oil reaching the head.
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Regards,
Rick.
1996 F 1.8 MPi & 2004 TF 135
Regards,
Rick.
1996 F 1.8 MPi & 2004 TF 135
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Rob Bell
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Re: Flickering Light? Help Please
This sounds rather worrying. The noise from the top of the engine is almost certainly due to oil starvation due to low oil pressure. I'd get things looked at immediately, or else you'll find the whole engine will need rebuilding or replacing due to run bearings :-O
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Re: Flickering Light? Help Please
Possibly a blocked oil feed to the tappets caused by dirty or old oil, maybe even the sump strainer blocked, either way get at it straight away before serious damage is caused. Flush it through with flushing oil and refill with good stuff (Magnatex 10w/40 is the favourite) don't forget to change the filter too. What is it ticking over at ?, if it's too low that could cause the light to come on as insufficient oil pump pressure could give you the symptom you describe.
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Re: Flickering Light? Help Please
Its ticking over fine roughly 800rpm approx and the oil light on the dash Only comes on (but not solid flickering faintly) when the engine is up to temp and engine is idling.When the engine is revved up to just over 1500 rpm the light on the dash goes out.
Is the sump easy enough to take off to get to the strainer to see if it is clogged after draining the old oil out?
Thanks for the info folks
Is the sump easy enough to take off to get to the strainer to see if it is clogged after draining the old oil out?
Thanks for the info folks
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Re: Flickering Light? Help Please
That's a classic symptom of low oil pressure and probably the root of the problem is in the oil pump, not the strainer. Certainly needs sorting PDQ or you're going to trash the whole motor.
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Re: Flickering Light? Help Please
I've always wanted to fit a combined oil temperature/ oil pressure guage - but never found one that looked 'right' with the Mk1 colour scheme and font...