New Dephaser Slight Rattle

[coxxy]

I changed my dephaser a couple of weeks ago as it was rattling its t**s off. But at about 2k revs i can here it rattling very feint. Also if i pull off at a junction without enough revs then the rattle is worse.

 

[Stu-]

Did you change the oil at the same time?

 

[coxxy]

no i thought it hadnt been long since its last change, but ive just checked an old thread and i did it in january so ill get that done

 

[Stu-]

Always recommended to change it when the dephaser is changed. I thought the same and wasn't going to bother but everyone i spoke to said it's a must.

 

[davemittell]

Another thing to check is that the solenoid isnt clogged and oil ways are clear. You have to remove the top half of the manifold and the solenoid is held in by a 10mm bolt undo this and the solenoid slides out check for blockages and crud in here clean as required. I have had a couple like this and cleaning the valve has cured the fault. if you have an air line its worth blowing down the oil ways in the head too as sometimes these are blocked.
When you change the oil make sure you warm the car first and possibly use a flush to get any other crap out and refill with the correct grade and good quality oil.

 

[rich-6]

Dave, while were on with solenoids, Is the rubber seal easy to get at? Mines weeping and the car stinks once hot