Hi all,
I'm new here and have got a bit of a problem with my G40 :(
I've been so busy over these past few months, i've not had chance to start up my G40 and let her run. Its been about 4 months or so i think its just been stood.
I thought today i would give her a run, i took the coil off and cranked the car to let the oil pressure build up (waited for the oil light to stop flashing) then started her.
Now i've noticed that i've got an abnormal ticking noise from the charger, any idea's on what in the charger could be doing this?
I think it could be rebuild time. Are there any guide's and places where i can get the parts for a rebuild at a reasonable cost?
Thanks for your help,
Dipesh
hi mate,
I'd get the charger off and in pieces to see what's going on, can'#t be too careful really. I think gladerseite.de is the best place for the seals, bearings and what not. Pete might give you some hints as to doing a rebuild if you ask him nicely.
Thanks Hayesey. I think i'll order all the bits from there then.
I'm going to whip the charger off i think over the weekend if i get a chance.
Fingers crossed Pete can give me a few pointers on getting it running nice again!
It could be one of the tappets making the noise. The injectors can also be quite noisy.
First of all... Are you sure that the charger is ticking- or you've heard a ticking noise from the engine bay?
It's a little strange a g lader to tick... You defenately you must move the car and open the charger to take a look at the internals... Sounds that shaft/bearings is a little bit worn and it 'plays'...
Do you have oil leak from the charger?
hi guys,
its defo not the tappets or the injectors.
I think i agree with the bearings on the shaft having play, as soon as i get a chance to whip it off i will look report back.
I've not have a look for oil leaks but i don't think there are any.
Dipesh
My G40 charger was ticking before I rebuilt it. I belive the sound came from the grease filled bearings on the small shaft.
The oil lubed bearings will make a much louder knocking sound ;) Trust me I know :-X