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Engine pinking or pinging

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 11:33 am
by stephendean
My "L" series is exhibit a bad case of pinging, does anyone have any ideas on trying to track down what is causing this? It is an annoying noise which has me worried that there is something wrong with the ea82 engine. the engine is the fuel injected version. Any help in tracking down what might be causing it gratefully appreciated. :)

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:01 pm
by SuBaRiNo
What fuel are u using?

Dave

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:42 pm
by stephendean
Been using woolies premium for a while, but tried a few tanks of Shell normal. But there was no difference

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 11:13 pm
by stephendean
Have also checked the timing so no closer to solving the mystery

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:40 pm
by El_Freddo
It could be a blocked filter or a dodgy fuel regualtor. My old engine used to do this on big hills, i just put up with it and backed off until i got over the other side... I never got to sort out the issue, the engine cooked itself a few times too many, now i have my rebuilt engine in and no problems. How many k's on this engine of yours?

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:57 pm
by Gannon
If your plugs are in the wrong heat range they can cause pinging