blu61
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Hi all,
I have a March 05 VZ wagon that has had occasional engine rattle on startup since new that usually lasted up to 20 secs. 3 weeks ago I started it and the rattle just kept going. I drove it to the local dealer and it was still rattling by the time I got there. It sounded like a valve train rattle coming from the right head region. After 3 weeks in the workshop and input from Holden TAS, it has been decided that this is due to a problem with the oil bleed down valves in the heads. It is apparently a known issue with the oil bleeding down too fast and insufficient oil pressure for the hydraulic lash adjusters to operate correctly, resulting in valve lash.
Anyone heard of this? It sounds feasible to me but indicates some problems with R&D on this engine.
The solution - replace the bleed down valves with smaller ones, reducing the rate of drainage of oil from the upper part of the engine. To achieve this the heads need to be removed and the bleed down valves installed from the underside of the head. This is at least 1 1/2 days work.
This is a PITA for me because I need the car but at least it is covered by warranty.
What about problems that don't surface until after warranty?
Have they fixed it in later models?
This is the 5th time this car has been in for warranty work, not counting the side air-bag recall. I still haven't resolved the issues with my silver paint that you can see through and the fuel gauge that generates random numbers when less than 1/2.
Talk about a Friday arvo car!
I have a March 05 VZ wagon that has had occasional engine rattle on startup since new that usually lasted up to 20 secs. 3 weeks ago I started it and the rattle just kept going. I drove it to the local dealer and it was still rattling by the time I got there. It sounded like a valve train rattle coming from the right head region. After 3 weeks in the workshop and input from Holden TAS, it has been decided that this is due to a problem with the oil bleed down valves in the heads. It is apparently a known issue with the oil bleeding down too fast and insufficient oil pressure for the hydraulic lash adjusters to operate correctly, resulting in valve lash.
Anyone heard of this? It sounds feasible to me but indicates some problems with R&D on this engine.
The solution - replace the bleed down valves with smaller ones, reducing the rate of drainage of oil from the upper part of the engine. To achieve this the heads need to be removed and the bleed down valves installed from the underside of the head. This is at least 1 1/2 days work.
This is a PITA for me because I need the car but at least it is covered by warranty.
What about problems that don't surface until after warranty?
Have they fixed it in later models?
This is the 5th time this car has been in for warranty work, not counting the side air-bag recall. I still haven't resolved the issues with my silver paint that you can see through and the fuel gauge that generates random numbers when less than 1/2.
Talk about a Friday arvo car!
