andy2000

Hi
Just started tonight a rattle on the engine
https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ah8xgIb1Hf0EgqIlRT7zhbUecByOkQ

not great quality but hope you can hear it.

any ideas. TCT ? something more terminal ?

:-(

andy2000

I'm thinking if I start it cold in the morning and it sounds OK the liklihood is it is TCT. The question is would it be wise to embark on a 2000 mile round trip with it rattling like that ?

noodels

Sounds like tc to me also.
would I trust for 2k miles ? = no not really,it may not fail but I would not do it personally.

noodels

Take it out and recon it,only takes couple hours tops

andy2000

thanks Noodles. I had the same thought that I wouldn't trust it for that distance. Got a few options to explore tomorrow. If not, the wife gets to pack a whole load more of her stuff in the CRV

lovegroova

I drove my old car a long way with a rattly TCT. It was fine for another 50,000 miles or so...

Nottm_S2

That sounds rough.. if its TCT it'd be ok, if not you'll be calling the AA.. try and find one/refurb it imo

bluepurple

The sound from mine a few months ago was very similar and was resolved by getting the TCT shot blasted.

Would probably be fine for the journey, but personally, i wouldn't want the worry.

andy2000

Thanks for your replies. I agree, its about enjoying the trip without worrying something more sever is about to fail. I'm hoping I can get a new one fitted today or tomorrow. If its still rattling then I'll know its not that simple !

nomadicS2k

Give TangoVtec a nudge - he might be able to help you out!