Ticking Noise at Startup - MOD

[taylona]

I have a MOD with 6000 miles on the clock (Sep '04). I've just noticed some loud ticking noises at startup which disappear within about a mile of leaving home. The oil is very black and halway between the 2 dipstick marks. It sounds very much like hydraulic tappets that haven't adjusted.

Anyone else had the same issue in a MOD? I'm going to perform an oil top up to see if this makes a difference.

[ASTON]

Quote: Originally Posted by taylona

I have a MOD with 6000 miles on the clock (Sep '04). I've just noticed some loud ticking noises at startup which disappear within about a mile of leaving home. The oil is very black and halway between the 2 dipstick marks. It sounds very much like hydraulic tappets that haven't adjusted.

Anyone else had the same issue in a MOD? I'm going to perform an oil top up to see if this makes a difference.

I would recommend an oil change i will be changing mine every 6000 without fail

[Lurcher1]

It pays to check the oil level regularly , I found that the diesel engine uses more than the petrol ( monitor the level each time you check it ) Put a pint in mine yest. Its a driving school car used mainly on urban routes.

[Yellow/Black OneD]

Mine hardly uses any oil. Mine is always black, and any Diesel car's oil will be black, they run dirty, and thus shows that the oil is doing its job, although the colour is very scary!!
I haven't had the ticking, so can't help there, have you tried dealers?

[taylona]

I'm pretty certain it's either 'tappet' like noise or is the water pump expanding/contracting as the water starts to get warmer.....I think it started with the cold weather we've been having. Will be interesting to see if the warmer weather makes a difference (assuming we get some )

As an aside, cause there's no evidence of this noise after the first mile of travel, can diesels suffer from 'pinking' like petrol versions?

[taylona]

By the way it seems that the valves on the diesel are adjusted manually - no hydraulics

[ASTON]

Quote: Originally Posted by taylona

I'm pretty certain it's either 'tappet' like noise or is the water pump expanding/contracting as the water starts to get warmer.....I think it started with the cold weather we've been having. Will be interesting to see if the warmer weather makes a difference (assuming we get some )

As an aside, cause there's no evidence of this noise after the first mile of travel, can diesels suffer from 'pinking' like petrol versions?

my has started to make a pinking sound . sounds like a bag of nails when i put my foot down. is this normal?

[ALD0]

Is that when First started up Aston?

[ASTON]

Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor

Is that when First started up Aston?

and when its hot .going on a mini run today so i will see if it gets worse after its been thrashed

[tribalmini]

Quote: Originally Posted by ASTON

and when its hot .going on a mini run today so i will see if it gets worse after its been thrashed

How did you get on yesterday? The noise still there??

[ASTON]

Quote: Originally Posted by tribalmini

How did you get on yesterday? The noise still there??

noise is still there,but its only when the engine is under load ie going up hill etc. i did have one problem on starting when warm.took several turns to starter it after a good run and sounded like a bag of nails.

[tribalmini]

Is it a trip to the dealer then Aston?

[ASTON]

Quote: Originally Posted by tribalmini

Is it a trip to the dealer then Aston?

its looking that way

[taylona]

Have you tried a fill up with that special Shell Diesel? Supposedly contains agents that will clean your engine.

[Yellow/Black OneD]

Quote: Originally Posted by ASTON

noise is still there,but its only when the engine is under load ie going up hill etc. i did have one problem on starting when warm.took several turns to starter it after a good run and sounded like a bag of nails.

You have got the (nearly 2 years old now) hot start problem then Aston. They don't have a fix for this. Sound rough when they start don't they!! It will go away for the summer though Aston if that is any conciliation!