right cyclinder noise

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this is a more up to date audio clip. intro is the right then left side. it might be hard to hear but the RIGHT side at that time was VERY clicky over a slight tapping. I got the crazy irriitating sound again but much less scary today but only showed AFTER i left the ford dealer when it was warmer out. had to REALLY get the engine good and hot. I had seacoast check the plugs and couldn't see any indication of a bad plug cap or arcing. I myself havnt done a recheck on the valves since seacoast did yesterday when the bike was ice cold. Seacoast didnt have the proper NGK caps so didnt get any sadly.

FYI, after Seacoast did the roller upgrade on my Stelvio they set the intakes at .2 mm and didn't balance the throttle bodies, or reset the TPS ( even though the tech bulletin clearly says it's part of the upgrade), so I wouldn't necessarily trust anything they say as fact.

Ugh that is very annoying to hear. Ill have to recheck everything on that bombshell

I was wondering if it might be the same shop that you'd had issues with Doug. Bummer.

Pete

Pretty sure that's what mine sounded like but maybe a bit more pronounced and rhythmic on the clacking /knocking. Perhaps because I was putting it under more load while riding? Video cam audio always sounds a slight bit different as well.

Ill have to link up with doug soon. Would be nice to have someone with more in tune ears to hear the issue.

I'll be around this weekend. I have the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride on Sunday, but available all day Saturday.

I think I'm actually going to reset the Stelvio's valves to the now preferred 4&6.Currently they're running at 6&8.

My and Mark S's findings are that the roller system opens up the gaps vastly in service compared to the flat tappet top end. That being the case 4&6 are far more sensible. Before I decided that my motor is fucked and needs a top to tail going through I tried everything from 2&4 through to 6&8 and you know what? No issues with valve seating or tappet problems at all.

Pete

Hi i have this Noise when the Engine is cold for 3-5 Minuten - the Noise Seems to come from the right cylinder. After investigations it is quite sure it is Coming from the right Side of the gear going into the cylinder - gear is ok . The Dealer did not Dare to dismount it - she is quite new 3000 km only. ...
Manfred

What do you mean the dealer 'Didn't dare dismount it'? Does he think there's a problem? If so its his job fer crying out loud! The worrying thing is if he's scared of removing a cambox chances are the noise is down to him having fucked something else up! God's teeth! They may have a few odd little idiocyncracies but they are one of the simplest engines in the world to work on!

Find another shop! Fast!

Pete