Andy4200
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Hi all,
I'm having a bit of an issue with a 'bag of spanners' rattle on start up. From cold it rattles loudly for about 5 to 6 seconds then fades away. It sometimes does it when warm as well. The car has good oil pressure, no other noises, drives fine and has no other warning lights.
I've tried to do some research on here and the other forum before posting.
So far:
I'm wondering if the accumulator has failed. It seems this should provide oil pressure to the variators on start up. A new one is currently £700!!! I've contacted the manufacturer, Hydac, today to see if there is any alternatives. Will keep you posted.
Does anyone have any further thoughts??
Thanks
Andy.
I'm having a bit of an issue with a 'bag of spanners' rattle on start up. From cold it rattles loudly for about 5 to 6 seconds then fades away. It sometimes does it when warm as well. The car has good oil pressure, no other noises, drives fine and has no other warning lights.
I've tried to do some research on here and the other forum before posting.
So far:
- Checked variator solenoid electrical plugs. Oily so cleaned up and reconnected with electrical grease.
- Noise seems to come from front of both cam covers.
- Changed the small one way valve at the back of the right hand cylinder head - no change.
I'm wondering if the accumulator has failed. It seems this should provide oil pressure to the variators on start up. A new one is currently £700!!! I've contacted the manufacturer, Hydac, today to see if there is any alternatives. Will keep you posted.
Does anyone have any further thoughts??
Thanks
Andy.