Pete_Repeat

Maybe throw in a set of coasters?

Good points thanks. It's a 2009 v36 manual coupe. Unfortunately I can't seem to rename this or delete the topic. Seems like I'll ask the moderators to change it or delete it.

Anyone want to make me an offer to take my v36/g37 3.7l manual coupe in full? Off memory it was low 100k km but the battery is flat so can't tell right now. What's wrong. I had engine problem's that led to a nice clunk. It made it home but it wasn't pretty for the last few kms. Happened under revs. Sounds like bottom end.. never got around to fully checking or fixing it so the car has sat still and unregistered for a few years. Minor bump in front end set the pedestrian protection under bonnet airbag off and that was meant to be repaired, but while waiting for the repair (parts to come) I got the engine problem. The rest of the car is in decent condition. All drive line is good. All interior is good. Leather interior. Wheels in good condition and decent tyres although the ps4s are likely a little too old now it's sat still. Colour of the car is pewter off memory, the dark grey colour. In Camden NSW. Would need a tray back pickup.

Anyone want to make me an offer to take my v36/g37 3.7l manual coupe in full? Off memory it was low 100k km but the battery is flat so can't tell right now. What's wrong. I had engine problem's that led to a nice clunk. It made it home but it wasn't pretty for the last few kms. Happened under revs. Sounds like bottom end.. never got around to fully checking or fixing it so the car has sat still and unregistered for a few years. Minor bump in front end set the pedestrian protection under bonnet airbag off and that was meant to be repaired, but while waiting for the repair (parts to come) I got the engine problem. The rest of the car is in decent condition. All drive line is good. All interior is good. Leather interior. Wheels in good condition and decent tyres although the ps4s are likely a little too old now it's sat still. Colour of the car is pewter off memory, the dark grey colour. In Camden NSW. Would need a tray back pickup.

Yep I am fearing the worst now. It seemed lower down, possibly bottom end. I'll use a hose to inspect more. It seems 2nd hand motors are about $4k plus minus with a quick search.

First up, Anyone want to comment on suggested mechanics in south West Sydney (I live in camden) that are good with V36? Seems I may have big problems with my v36. Loud knocking sounds at just over 1k rpm. Nothing at idle. Was hoping an oil change would help, nope. Was hoping it was the VVEL but not convinced as its quite loud knocking, almost like a bottom end sound but seems higher in the engine. Although it's gone at idle. Not sure how or if disconnecting the VVEL solenoid would help diagnose its not that. Gut feeling is its a rod end and this is going to be expensive. No engine lights, no oil pressure lights, just the noise. I admit I let the engine oil cha he go for too long. It has now been changed. Nothing in the oil at least, other than being black. Anyone want to suggest anything for diagnostics? Should I disconnect the VVEL solenoid to see if the sound disappears? If so, any pointers. Anyone want to guess the repair costs if you have suspicions of what it is.

I'm assuming the solenoids are under the cover. Blue plugs I have read... Other than standard servicing I haven't done any work under the bonnet of the car yet..

Is it OK to disconnect the vct solenoid to check if the problem goes away? I realise the engine light is likely to come on. I'm going on holidays tomorrow so a full flush and Oil change will be done when I return in hope that fixes the problem. Juwt tot two trips left in the car... Hopefully

So if I disconnect the blue (??) plug at the front (??) of the vvt gear it'll help diagnose first?

I know this has been discussed and I have read a little bit however just hoping to get some feedback specific to my scenario as it'll be a week before I can attend to the car. My v36 seems to have a sound like a rattle gun around 2.5k rpm and mainly on light acceleration. As in barely touch the electronic throttle it makes noise, lift fully off the throttle and it goes away completely. So it makes noise cruising around 90km/h to 110km/h, but with a full lift of the throttle or put the throttle down a little more due to a light hill or accelerate and it disappears. Seems like the vvt actuator assembly yes? These are electronic so linked with the throttle sensor? Hopefully an oil flush and change of oil may fix it? I'm guilty of only topping my engine up and it's in need for a service (almost 20 thousand km = shock). It was good oil...

Yes towing is an option offered.. But if I go with their suggested repairer then once it's towed there for assessment I just grin and bare the wait... Which even if they offer 30 dollars a day rental car (they offer a generous 5 percent discount so higher than that) then that could cost close on 2k in rental charges if it takes 2 months. I'm at fault so there is no rental cover from them. I understand any place will have to wait for parts, just trying to reduce the risk as once it's there it's staying there. A few days this end working the beat option seemed better than rushing to start it.

Wish I had the same option. My other car (2001 range Rover) that I use for off road is "resting" at the moment so no go. My wife needs hers.. Rental car is out of question for that length of time. Or maybe buy a bomb and sell it at the end otherwise.

I hear you. Seems like I need to prepare for 2 months at least worth of being without the car = ouch. I'll chat with the repairer about options to minimise the car being off the road waiting for parts.

Out of curiosity. If I pop the hood with the air bags deployed will I be able to remove the struts and put the bonnet down? I think they may be required for the multipoint anchorage so dummy struts would be needed but hoping they can just be removed. I understand legalities might be questionable.. But at least for the drive to get assessed. I'll check with the place first that they can assess with the air bag struts removed already however.

Great. Thanks for that. I will have a chat with them. On another note, I bit the bullet and bought the Phoenix radio under the basis of a refund within 30 days of receiving it... So no pressure getting my car back now ?