I have a 2.0 8v Cav which has been dormant for over a year. The engine hasn't even turned in that time. (No I haven't been banned )
I removed the plugs (and FPR) and squirted some upper cylinder lubricant in the bores and spun the engine over on the starter before refitting the plugs and FPR
OK, considering the engine hasn't turned at all in 12 months it sounds a bit rattly and I'm wondering if the cam followers are complaining. The oil pressure light went out promptly and i had changed the oil (OEM filter and 10w40 magnatec) beforehand too.
> and squirted some upper cylinder lubricant in the bores
What exactly is this stuff called, I've never heard of it?
Was the oil level at the correct level before starting?
Did you prime the oil filter with oil before fitting? This holds a surprsing amount of oil inside.
How long have you had the engine running and does the rattle sound instant?
Mine were horrid after replacing the headgasket. I took it on a short easy drive to warm it up properly. Still Fiesta-like. Then took it for some limiter action. Parked it up and it was as quiet as a mouse.
16V engines are never as nice sounding as 8V, in my experience.
Took it for a gentle run today and the cam followers have quietened right down now, phew!
Silence....well almost
Needs a mad steam clean under the bonnet and around all brakes to clear the cobwebs and crap
Bit hesitant around 2000rpm, but it might be the double dose of UCL and it's first tank of optimax
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