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clinking sound in engine xt600e 2001
Im pretty sure i can hear some kind of clinking sound in the engine/cylinder, is this "dangerous"? what could it be? If i record the sound will you guys be able to recognize it you think?
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Try us =)
Is it both with cold and warm motor?
It might just be the valves that needs to be adjustet
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jens Eskildsen
Try us =)
Is it both with cold and warm motor?
It might just be the valves that needs to be adjustet
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A very late reply here  but I just uploaded the video I took this summer onto youtube. The video is upside down but hope you can hear something..
YouTube - xt 600 E 2001 strange engine sound?
btw. i think it gets better when its warmed up..but the engine feels very "plush", I hope its just the valves.
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I've heard that when the later models (4PT) were made the tools that made them in the factory were'nt as sharp due to having made a bazillion of these engines in there lifetime and as such the tolerances arent as fine. I asked a Yamaha dealer about this and he confirmed it. It doesnt, however, mean anything bad, so I've been told. Mine makes a strange sound when cold, but when it gets warmed up it goes away.
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Maybe it's cam chain? Here is how my cam chain sound like when it was ready for replacing.
YouTube - XT600E valve sound
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It does sound very much like your valves need adjusting , Its not very expensive to have done or you can even do it yourself , Better still take it to your local bike shop and let him have a listen.
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