480 engine noise

ebdl · Apr 20th, 2006, 01:46

Just wondering if anyone can help with advice on a strange noise I'm getting from my engine (2.0i, manual, 93/L). The engine always has a slightly tappety sound, especially when cold, but when it's warmed up and been run for a while it starts to make a rumbling/clattering noise a bit like a diesel. I tend to notice it more when I pull up at the lights etc. and the car's idling. No particular problems with the idle - occasionally not entirely smooth but this doesn't seem to be synchronous with the odd sound.

Thanks for your help,

Ed

Daniel M · Apr 20th, 2006, 07:33

Don't know about the rumbly noise, but the tappety noise seems to be common on the B20f engines. I had similar on my 440, no rumbles though. I was told by another member that it's something to do with the spacers being worn inbetween the tappets. Never had a problem with it so i left it.

The rumble noise-what does it do when you rev the engine?

ebdl · Apr 21st, 2006, 14:48

Thanks for the reply. I'll have to report back when I've been out for a spin again - I can't reliably remember what happens with the noise at the mo'.

Thanks, Ed

Apr 20th, 2006, 01:46	#1
ebdl At ease! Last Online: Dec 14th, 2023 21:17 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Exeketer	480 engine noise Just wondering if anyone can help with advice on a strange noise I'm getting from my engine (2.0i, manual, 93/L). The engine always has a slightly tappety sound, especially when cold, but when it's warmed up and been run for a while it starts to make a rumbling/clattering noise a bit like a diesel. I tend to notice it more when I pull up at the lights etc. and the car's idling. No particular problems with the idle - occasionally not entirely smooth but this doesn't seem to be synchronous with the odd sound. Thanks for your help, Ed

Apr 20th, 2006, 07:33	#2
Daniel M Inbetween Volvo's... Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 23:13 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lowestoft View Photos By: Daniel M	Don't know about the rumbly noise, but the tappety noise seems to be common on the B20f engines. I had similar on my 440, no rumbles though. I was told by another member that it's something to do with the spacers being worn inbetween the tappets. Never had a problem with it so i left it. The rumble noise-what does it do when you rev the engine? __________________ Current: 2014 Ford S-Max Titanium X Sport -- Previous Volvo’s -- :: 480 Turbo, 1993, 234 Polar White (with 'Richmod') :: Sold :: 440 2.0i SE, 1994, 306 Smoke Silver Metallic :: Sold :: 440 1.7 GLEi, 1991, 219 Ocean Blue Metallic Metallic :: Sold

Apr 21st, 2006, 14:48	#3
ebdl At ease! Last Online: Dec 14th, 2023 21:17 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Exeketer	Thanks for the reply. I'll have to report back when I've been out for a spin again - I can't reliably remember what happens with the noise at the mo'. Thanks, Ed

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