Kimbers 1,927 Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 So I just put my Lotus away in the garage. It hasn’t been used for a month but I started it and ran it for half an hour a week ago. It was smooth as a baby’s butt ticking over, like always. Then, last night moving it into the garage it gets a rattle on tick over. Blip the throttle, nothing. Tick over .... omg it sounds awful. Help! 1 Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,713 Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Check the oil. The dipstick is at the front right of the engine bay, take the engine cover off to make getting to it easier. The engine's don't use oil as a rule but it's worth checking. Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,927 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Last time I checked which was last time I drove it, it was 3/4 up the stick. Here's the noise https://www.facebook.com/anthony.kimberley.3/videos/10157911648914040/ It just suddenly came on. Last time it was fine. I know what it sounds like but there has been no warning, it runs smoothly when I ran it over to moms to put away in the garage. It was freezing last night but that shouldnt make a difference. Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
au-yt 504 Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 We’re you able to establish where in the engine it was? Hydraulic lifters make a racket until they pump up, but it’s not known as an issue with Toyota’s, Iidler bearing make a squealing noise when the outside is rusty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,927 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Sudden thought. Could it be something to do with the A/C tensioner or something? I've only recently had it done, it was freezing last night (Car was iced up) and cold and when I blipped the throttle it smoothed out with no noise whatsoever! Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Sparky 2,958 Posted November 14, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Coincidentally, I've just replied on your FB thread with similar... Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,927 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 I just read it thanks mate. Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,713 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Fixed? 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
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