The Clank is Back II (The Sequel)
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:35 am
Ok on the suggestions of the Bullet Whisperer and Les H I had the timing cover off and checked out the oil pump spindle and worm
Clearly there is wear on the spindle and if I look carefully I can see witness marks on the top of the pinion where it is possible that the drive has been skipping the occasional tooth.
The worm on the other hand appears to be rather strangely flat topped so I am biting the Bullet (wry pun intended) and purchasing the new English made spindle and worm and up grading the pump to a higher rate one.
I will let you know if this solves the mystery clank.
Clearly there is wear on the spindle and if I look carefully I can see witness marks on the top of the pinion where it is possible that the drive has been skipping the occasional tooth.
The worm on the other hand appears to be rather strangely flat topped so I am biting the Bullet (wry pun intended) and purchasing the new English made spindle and worm and up grading the pump to a higher rate one.
I will let you know if this solves the mystery clank.