top end noise

[paps01]

I,m in the process of purchasing a GU TD42. It's done 165,000 k's. The RACV report says it has "top end noise" which I'm not familiar with. A patrol mechanic says that half TD42's have a top end noise which cannot be eradicated even with top end rebuilds. Does this sound right? Paps.

[Silver]

Hi paps01.

Can you ring the inspector who did the report and ask him/her? Perhaps ask how loud/bad it was compared with others and what he/she thinks it indicates etc.

Unfortunately I don't have a TD42 - I have a TB42 which needs its tappets done :-)

[patch697]

Hi paps01.

Can you ring the inspector who did the report and ask him/her? Perhaps ask how loud/bad it was compared with others and what he/she thinks it indicates etc.

Unfortunately I don't have a TD42 - I have a TB42 which needs its tappets done :-)

Here you go Silver, 1/2 an hr maybe 45 tops & its done & dusted mate.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?603-TB42-Tappet-Adjustment

[Silver]

Thanks Patch, no excuses now, esp as neighbour has offered me a new rocker cover gasket!

[teleman]

This is interesting. Ive never heard of ANYTHING wrong with a TD42. hahahaha.
but seriously, i havnt heard of this top end noise. Some engines do just get loud when reved high.

[paps01]

In the end it turns out to be tappets. So all is well.