[Harkus]

I think its possible the big ends is on its way out, its been loosing power and making a nasty noise.

If this is the case how much am I looking at for a rebuild? Bottom end kits an bearings are going for about £35 on eBay new but I know it's a bit of a job To do.

the knocking is like a rattle from the heat shield on the down pipe... So don't know if its that...

 

[taurus]

Big end wear doesn't sound like a heat shield rattle - so I'd suggest getting a second opinion on that score.

It would helpful to know what engine, mileage and service history.

 

[Harkus]

X16xe
1.6 16v sport
61000 miles
Full vauxhall service history

 

[taurus]

If it's got a full service history then I'd be surprised if the big ends went at 61k. When they go you get a solid thumping knock - rather than a rattle as you're describing. It's a hollow metal to metal knock - have a look on Youtube for clips of big end failure and then compare it to the noise you are getting.

eg

 

[Harkus]

Cheers for that will have a Ganda tomorrow an see what's what beings it's dark now, won't be able to see nothing.

 

[Matthew]

posting a video may help us to understand what noise you mean. does the noise occur at idle?

 

[Harkus]

Not that I've noticed it just did it whiles I was driving home last night, lost power to.

 

[Matthew]

did it kangaroo a bit?

 

[Harkus]

Found the problem it was the cool pack causing it. And the rattle is the heat shield.

 

[taurus]

Found the problem it was the cool pack causing it. And the rattle is the heat shield.

I assume there was a bit of a sigh of relief then? Glad it's nothing serious.

 

[Harkus]

Yeah to rite. Accept now my next problem is camber bolts for the front...

 

[Harkus]

did it kangaroo a bit?

Did a little bit yeah