147 JTD - Deisel

[Mark Fletcher]

Hi,

We have a 147 JTD in our Alfa Family... it is a hard working girl and has now done over 140,000 kms. It is getting very noisy - deisels are always tap,tap tappy... but this one seems to be getting much louder as time goes on. I do not know much about deisels... so any suggestions what this may be???

Thanks
Mark

[Mark Fletcher]

Anyone got any suggestions... I have been reading up on the common rail diesels... seems Like Injectors are at fault... another 10,000 k since my last post...

Any suggestions for someone who is an expert with injectors?

[wankski]

has the car thrown up a code, i'd get this one examined before i suspected the injectors as usually u'd have far more obvious issues.

I'm no diesel expert but am having a hard time associating 'increased noise' with injector...

Have u noticed any other symptoms? reduced power and hesitancy down low?

when was the last time your EGR was cleaned or replaced?

[John Hanslow]

How about asking the local Afla Dealer or Alfa Workshop to give an opinion at your next service.  At 10,000 kms its due for a simple oil change anyway.

On petrol engines an engine rattle is often caused low oil level (with the incorrect quality spec oil used as well) .

They would be be able to give an expert opinion and use the Alfa factory diagnostic check on your car that would give a result.

Cheers.