dephaser issue!! rattling/tapping

[neilchildsposse]

Hi guys.
Recently bought a decent clio 172 on the cheap because it needed a new engine. i sourced a new engine that was in good condition and put it in, also put on a new dephaser pulley and timing was all correct etc.
started the engine and had that common tapping/rattling noise when revving which alot of people say is the dephaser pulley. we had 2 dephaser valves which we swapped but still the noise.
the engine i bought was left overnight in the rain and there are traces of water in the sump. could this be a part of this rattling also because the pulley relies on pressure an what not to go into the advanced position?
im not the greatest with cars im just looking for a little help because engine work on these become stressful times, especially when i havent had a chance to see how well it goes.

thanks guys,
Neil

 

[Brian]

Welcome to the club, neilchildsposse!

 

[neilchildsposse]

thank brian, ill feel alot happier when i can drive it, love the car.

 

[lemonnobby]

i would say there is another problem dephaser generally is when warm.
does this sound all the time.
possible tappets sticking/loss of oil

 

[neilchildsposse]

only sounds when revving the engine, when off the accelerator its smooth.
also forgot to mention that itwont tick over just cuts out

 

[Mar172]

Hi mate is a phase 1 or phase 2

 

[neilchildsposse]

phase 1 mate

 

[Dan@SJM]

Cutting out could be down to the idle control valve. Could also be down to timing being out quite a way. Genuine tools used?

 

[neilchildsposse]

hi, yes correct tools were used for the timing, thats all good. i will check idle valve.
will change the oil first as ive been told it could be a reason why the dephaser pulley is not working properly. (too thin and water) hoping thatll be it.
the pulley is new so i wouldnt have thought that to be the problem.