Hi,
Need some advice on a FORD KA 2003 1.3lL Duratec engine.
There is a knocking sound coming from the right hand side of the engine cylinder head.
At first I though this was due a tappet that may need adjusting or removing for cleaning ( as it may have been blockage with old oil ) in order to resolve the problem.
However a bit of googling and the Duratec engine is in fact a OHC and not OHV like older KA's which had a Kent cross flow engine ! !
Only purchased the car today and have taken in back to the dealer.
My question is what could be causing a very noticeable knocking noise from a Duratec OHV engine.
Is this it a sign of poor oil service or car standing for a while on the fore court ! ?
The car has done 78,600 miles !
Need some advice on a FORD KA 2003 1.3lL Duratec engine.
There is a knocking sound coming from the right hand side of the engine cylinder head.
At first I though this was due a tappet that may need adjusting or removing for cleaning ( as it may have been blockage with old oil ) in order to resolve the problem.
However a bit of googling and the Duratec engine is in fact a OHC and not OHV like older KA's which had a Kent cross flow engine ! !
Only purchased the car today and have taken in back to the dealer.
My question is what could be causing a very noticeable knocking noise from a Duratec OHV engine.
Is this it a sign of poor oil service or car standing for a while on the fore court ! ?
The car has done 78,600 miles !
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