Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Manchester
Posts: 60
Rattle under hard acceleration when cold
Hi guys
Little piece of mind needed. My new to me disco 4 on my60 with 51k on the clock seems to be quite noisy on medium acceleration when cold almost like a pink. Seems to quieten down after 4-5 miles.
Also noted it was a bit smokey when leaving a junction quickly.
Finally on start up it does puff out what looks to be diesel for a few seconds
Please tell me I have not bought a problem child
Welcome your feedback but please be gently :
Oh and. Went to wiggs and no fault codes registered
Cheers
25th Apr 2016 8:16 pm
audiobull
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25th Apr 2016 8:22 pm
Deanos_Beano
Member Since: 21 Feb 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 563
My own MY09 with 66k sounds pinky when ambient is below 6 c and im gojng above 30mph but after 2miles it normalises , I accept this as Normal but I don't have any smoke other than the FBH from the under the wheel arch as expected
25th Apr 2016 8:49 pm
Sloss
Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Aberdeenish
Posts: 1691
Be a bit more sympathetic of the mechanicals - avoid harsh acceleration when cold. Simples!Stew,
2010 D4 gone but I really loved it
Went back to Merc - C350 AMG
25th Apr 2016 8:53 pm
crip010
Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
Location: Twickenham
Posts: 433
I have a MY10 and I would say also a bit pinky sounding too when cold, I'm no mechanic but I would say fine.
25th Apr 2016 8:56 pm
ajp888
Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Manchester
Posts: 60
Thanks guys maybe it's as is. Driving like miss daisy until hot seems to be the actions.
Been reading about the turbo drain tube. Might run it into the stealers in Manchester to have it checked out
Cheers for your input
25th Apr 2016 9:04 pm
Geoff at Drym
Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 584
Sloss wrote:
Be a bit more sympathetic of the mechanicals - avoid harsh acceleration when cold. Simples!
Absolutely! If you want any type of engine to last, you should never give it loud pedal until fully warmed up. Even the latest synthetic oils need a little help. 2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
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26th Apr 2016 10:12 am
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
Gentle driving from cold until needle start moving upwards and warm down gently from hot before turning off (let it idle for about 30 seconds).
I hate it on the odd occasion when I have to join motorway / fast road practically from cold
26th Apr 2016 10:30 am
Boisee
Member Since: 03 Oct 2013
Location: Stonehaven
Posts: 180
As all of the above re being gentle when cold, but I have recently started using premium diesel and it appears for me anyway to make a difference to the "rattle" of the engine. My daily commute involves a short stretch from the house and then I have to join a dual carriageway not great really but what can you do. I found that even when fully warm the engine would rattle a bit if you gave it beans but since the change it seems much quieter.
Of course it could just be placebo or I could be going deaf......
26th Apr 2016 11:51 am
Geoff at Drym
Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 584
I also use shell nitro for my Disco and it seems to keep everything clean. The EGRs were replaced by previous owner at 41,000. Now on 86,000 and so far no sign of any problems with them. However, I am leaning towards a blanking kit.2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
Mazda MX5
Ferguson ted20 tractor
Hyundai Getz 1.4 (wife's )
26th Apr 2016 1:00 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
I would say its just an engine, drive it and dont worry.
The vast majority of car/van/truck drivers abuse their vehicles from the minute they turn the key and you dont hear of engines blowing up all over the country because of it.
Obviously if it starts to make a noise that wasnt there before thats a different kettle of fish.
26th Apr 2016 6:43 pm
Geoff at Drym
Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 584
I disagree. Driving hard when cold will not necessarily blow your engine up, but it will shorten it's lifespan. It depends on whether you intend keeping it for some time, in which case treat it with a little respect and it will go on for much longer before it starts to smoke due to wear.2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
Mazda MX5
Ferguson ted20 tractor
Hyundai Getz 1.4 (wife's )
27th Apr 2016 9:31 am
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
Location: Surrey / SW London
Posts: 2136
I thinking coming from a highly strung performance engine, i cant bear to thrash the engine from cold. With my previous S54 BMW M power engine, i wouldn't rev it past 3k (it went unto 8k) until the oil temperature was up to 90 degrees. Its was also worth noting that the oil temperature lagged significantly behind the coolant temperature warming up, but not sure how the TDV6/SDV6 oil/coolant temp links.
I have ordered an IID tool, so hopefully will be able to have a look at the live values for a comparison.
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