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Old 14-12-2014, 10:02 AM   #1
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Default AU s2 tickford XR8 Knocking on startup

Hello everybody, my AU TICK XR8 occasionally has a knock when starting, 6 or 7 knocks which at 1st I thought was coming from the front of the motor but not so sure now as I done the arm stretch and started it whilst the hood up standing beside the car and this time it sounded like it was coming from the bellhousing. Question, does the torque converter have parts inside that would knock if the auto trans was low on oil??? Thanks for reading. George

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Old 14-12-2014, 11:09 AM   #2
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Imo its something a couple of expert's should listen to George, hopefully someone with more experience can chime in & advise you asap. Maybe do the stethoscope trick with a long metal rod & have a listen with it up against your ear & resting on the bellhousing? Sure its not your camshaft synchronizer? Sorry i coud'nt help more, good luck!

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Thanks Maka, I'll have to take it in tomorrow, it's got me buggered!!!
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Found the cause of the knocking. Oil filter clogged up! Thanks for the help. George
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So how long since it had an oil change/filter
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Default Re: AU s2 tickford XR8 Knocking on startup

When I spoke to my son & asked him, he told me that it was new when he parked the car under a pine tree FOR 5 BLOODY YEARS!!! Jesus!!!
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