Noisy valvetrain..

[GP2001]

Hey guys, my friend has a 240 with the SR20DET red top, and recently the valve train is starting to get a bit noisy. We thought maybe it doesnt like the 5w30 oil, and hes going to put in 10w30. I heard that theres a solenoid that is involved with the variable valve timing that may be bad and cause symptoms like this, think that may be it? Its not horrensdously loud like a diesel or anything, but if you listen for it its noticeable. Any input would be great

[Hijacker]

Red tops don't have variable cam timing.

It's probably air in the hydrolic lash adjusters

[GP2001]

Red tops don't have variable cam timing.

It's probably air in the hydrolic lash adjusters

thanks ill look into that, so the black tops have variable cam timing? or was what I read completely wrong?

[homeslicej2]

S13 SR's (redtops and blacktops) do not have VVT, only the S14 and S15 SR's (both had black valve covers) had it. Under the SR FAQ's sticky there is a link to the differences b/t the motors.

[idahotuner]

my valvetrain is really noisy to. i bleed the lifters be fore i reinstalled them. maybe it wil ljust takea while for them to get back to being completely pumped up.

[homeslicej2]

I haven't read the technical points of your head build thread in awhile. Did you get it re-shimmed?

[GP2001]

S13 SR's (redtops and blacktops) do not have VVT, only the S14 and S15 SR's (both had black valve covers) had it. Under the SR FAQ's sticky there is a link to the differences b/t the motors.

Ok cool thanks, ill take a look at that sticky, may be looking to get into a 240 myself

[idahotuner]

I haven't read the technical points of your head build thread in awhile. Did you get it re-shimmed?

yeah i got is re shimmed. here isa video to here waht is sounds like. i think the ticking is a combination of lifters and injectors. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQA-2j3pmg8

[CoupedUp]

I've often heard people confuse Injector Clicking with Valvetrain noise.

Put a screwdriver tip on the injectors and listen with your ear on the handle and see if its in rythym with the noise you hear.

Just a suggestion.

[homeslicej2]

Ok cool thanks, ill take a look at that sticky, may be looking to get into a 240 myself

Just do lots of research and checking out things before you buy one. Plan out any build you might do, do lots of research, buy quality parts/stuff, etc.

I've often heard people confuse Injector Clicking with Valvetrain noise.

That was my next guess. Unfortunately, I can't watch youtube, I'm at work and the filters pwn me.

[CoupedUp]

SR and RB injectors are notoriously loud.
Modified by CoupedUp at 9:21 AM 3/12/2008

[idahotuner]

I've often heard people confuse Injector Clicking with Valvetrain noise.

Put a screwdriver tip on the injectors and listen with your ear on the handle and see if its in rythym with the noise you hear.

Just a suggestion.

ia mgoing to do this witha stethascope