Faults Engine Rattle

paithuk · 7th May 2008, 22:10

I have noticed a loss of performance and a change in the engine sound of my Type-R following filling up at a garage last week. I noticed tonight that the engine sounded more wheezy, and when parked up idling I lifted the bonnet to hear a rattling noise in the engine. Obviously I am going to get in contact promptly with the garage but I wanted to check whether anybody had run into similar problems and what the outcome was. Would engine faults be covered in the warranty? Is there any maintenance that needs to be done on the engine (e.g. change the oil) in the first 8 months?

Thanks in advance.

robbo51 · 7th May 2008, 22:15

Have you topped up the oil level in the last 8 months?

paithuk · 7th May 2008, 22:23

No - is this required?

Dimplyred · 7th May 2008, 22:25

Yes, I'd check your oil before you take it into the dealers.

NEEMSTAR · 7th May 2008, 22:40

have you checked your oil in the past 8 months?
if not ...

paithuk · 7th May 2008, 22:44

I have checked it a couple of times, once recently. Isn't there a low oil indicator anyway?

NEEMSTAR · 7th May 2008, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by paithuk

I have checked it a couple of times, once recently. Isn't there a low oil indicator anyway?

as long as you have checked it...
there is a low oil pressure indicator
which is when it is too late !!!! (bad decision by Honda)

VTEC thrives on oil
it won't engage properley when the oil is cold or the oil level is low
keep an eye on it mate

Woette · 9th May 2008, 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEEMSTAR

as long as you have checked it...
there is a low oil pressure indicator
which is when it is too late !!!! (bad decision by Honda)

so if the light comes on you have damaged the engine? i can hardly believe that, surely they cannot be that stupid to make the mechanism like that

NEEMSTAR · 9th May 2008, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woette

so if the light comes on you have damaged the engine? i can hardly believe that, surely they cannot be that stupid to make the mechanism like that

"normally" if the low oil pressure light was too come on at speed its game over mate
new engine time

cjcha4 · 10th May 2008, 14:40

Lately Ive been hearing a rattling noise coming from around the timing belt only occured when I took the car out for some driving out in the mountains. Should i get it checked out?

Woette · 10th May 2008, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjcha4

Lately Ive been hearing a rattling noise coming from around the timing belt only occured when I took the car out for some driving out in the mountains. Should i get it checked out?

are you sure this is coming from the belt?
Do you only hear it when the car is driving or also when stationary?
I WOuldnt fly to the dealers straight away but if this keeps reoccuring then you might have to go....

cjcha4 · 11th May 2008, 00:51

Only noticable when I was stationary I heard a weird rattling noise, then had the bonnet up and had a friend with me who heard it as well.

Woette · 13th May 2008, 10:05

well if its that easy to reproduce, then i suggest a quick stop to the dealer and let them them hear the noise. They'll probably know whats going on and you can make an appointment if necassary.
Good luck with it

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paithuk Valve Cap Join Date: 20th September 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Engine Rattle I have noticed a loss of performance and a change in the engine sound of my Type-R following filling up at a garage last week. I noticed tonight that the engine sounded more wheezy, and when parked up idling I lifted the bonnet to hear a rattling noise in the engine. Obviously I am going to get in contact promptly with the garage but I wanted to check whether anybody had run into similar problems and what the outcome was. Would engine faults be covered in the warranty? Is there any maintenance that needs to be done on the engine (e.g. change the oil) in the first 8 months? Thanks in advance.

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cjcha4 Valve Cap Join Date: 17th March 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Lately Ive been hearing a rattling noise coming from around the timing belt only occured when I took the car out for some driving out in the mountains. Should i get it checked out?

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cjcha4 Valve Cap Join Date: 17th March 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Only noticable when I was stationary I heard a weird rattling noise, then had the bonnet up and had a friend with me who heard it as well.

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Woette Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: Leuven, Belgium Posts: 295 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	well if its that easy to reproduce, then i suggest a quick stop to the dealer and let them them hear the noise. They'll probably know whats going on and you can make an appointment if necassary. Good luck with it