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Message started by joellaeddie02 on 12/28/12 at 09:45:11

Title: Engine noise, what's normal?
Post by joellaeddie02 on 12/28/12 at 09:45:11

I'm not new to bikes but have just got my first Savage and I love everything about it, particularly the fact that it looks relatively easy to work on. It is a low miler and has been fairly dormant for that last 10 years only racking up about 5k during this time. It does have a small oil leak from what I assume is the head gasket and possibly as a result of lack of use, it is very minor though and not a problem (I'm used to Brits); however I've also noticed some a light tapping noise that seems to match the engine speed. The bike runs sweet enough but I'm wondering if this is a normal sound for a Savage, or possibly is an issue that needs sorting. I will be checking the valve clearances as soon as the weather improves here in blighty (no shed or garage unfortunately). Any info' would be very much appreciated.

Title: Re: Engine noise, what's normal?
Post by paulmarshall on 12/28/12 at 09:51:17

Check your cam chain tensioner. Loose cam chain are common culprits.

Title: Re: Engine noise, what's normal?
Post by joellaeddie02 on 12/28/12 at 09:58:16

Thanks for the reply.

Yea I did think about that but it doesn't sound like the cam chain is about to give way, more of a very light tapping noise. I would love to hear another Savage to gauge what might be considered normal.

Title: Re: Engine noise, what's normal?
Post by verslagen1 on 12/28/12 at 10:22:09

use a mech's stetho and isolate where's it coming from.

Title: Re: Engine noise, what's normal?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/28/12 at 11:16:38

Book calls for valve adjustment at 5,000 miles.
The leak isnt the head gasket, bet on that. Its a common issue, tho usually only after someone has gone in to retorque the head & followed the books "No Pooky" on the plug. If ya go in there, ask for clues,

A gentle touch with the stock bolts. Some replace them with good stuff, Ive got stock in, 20,000 miles, never torqued the head, never had a leak except the O-ring at the clutch arm/case. A 90* offset screwdriver to hold the adjuster while ya set the jam nut makes runnin the valves so much easier..

Title: Re: Engine noise, what's normal?
Post by joellaeddie02 on 12/29/12 at 04:39:46

Cool thanks for the info' guys. Stepho' on its way from ebay cheap as chips.