FJ motor noise

[oz.fj]

Is this a standard Fj noise?

4/4 of mine make this sound under load. Some louder than others.

1st gear, brake on, load up the clutch.  


Engine noise FJ

[Fj.itis]

Yep, sounds normal fj to me.

[movenon]

Mine doesn't sound like that.... Sounds like an exhaust leak to me.. I don't know what you have done to it to trouble shoot the problem but this is what I would do in order.

Make sure all the header nuts are snug.
Remove the headers and check for signs of leaking  around the gaskets and check pipes for cracks.
Do a compression check, perhaps it could be a leaking exhaust valve or head gasket.
That's to start with.

Someone else might have some more suggestions. Thanks for the video and sound track this will be interesting.
George

[TexasDave]

Mine doesn't sound like that.... Sounds like an exhaust leak to me.. I don't know what you have done to it to trouble shoot the problem but this is what I would do in order.

Make sure all the header nuts are snug.
Remove the headers and check for signs of leaking  around the gaskets and check pipes for cracks.
Do a compression check, perhaps it could be a leaking exhaust valve or head gasket.
That's to start with.

Someone else might have some more suggestions. Thanks for the video and sound track this will be interesting.
George

Exhaust leak is what I thought when I heard it too.  Dave

[Fj.itis]

Sounds like normal rattle just before you take off as you release the clutch and the engine takes the load and drops in revs. The audio makes it sound different to what it actually is, thats my theory. If 4 fj's sounded the same then its more then likely normal.

[stua1959]

Sounds like its about to self destruct. If I were you, I would take a loss and sell it for a couple of hundred to someone who needs a few parts

[roverfj1200]

Sounds like its about to self destruct. If I were you, I would take a loss and sell it for a couple of hundred to someone who needs a few parts

Yes I have $400 and will be up to get all 4.

[movenon]

Here is what mine sounds like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYSASw6u5s&feature=youtu.be

George

[Flynt]

Here is what mine sounds like.

And it sure looks impressive George...  BRAVO!

Frank

[paulfj03]

Sounds like normal rattle just before you take off as you release the clutch and the engine takes the load and drops in revs. The audio makes it sound different to what it actually is, thats my theory. If 4 fj's sounded the same then its more then likely normal.

+1.....
isnt that the sound of the worn starter chain??

Ive heard quieter ones, and I've heard louder ones......either way.....good for another 100 000.

[Fj.itis]

Here is what mine sounds like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYSASw6u5s&feature=youtu.be

George

Yep but did you put it in gear and put the rear brake on and slowly let out the clutch to produce the starter chain rattle like ozzie did? All i heard was normal running and a few blips which is what it should sound like when idling and under throttle.

I still vote normal!

[oz.fj]

Sounds like its about to self destruct. If I were you, I would take a loss and sell it for a couple of hundred to someone who needs a few parts

I guess this is were I give credit to the film maker .... Thanks Bones.... I heard Stus got $500 burning a hole in his pocket.

Yes I have $400 and will be up to get all 4.

In ya dreams Pal !

[X-Ray]

That is 100% starter chain rattle, no biggie. Mine has been doing it for around the last 10 years, possibly more. But only when taking off to go up the driveway. I would think that 99% of FJs do the same, to a lesser or more extent. As Paul said, good for another 100 000  

PS, I'll adjust it back to 99% for the 1 "no" vote,  

[ken65]

gday darran,  i have to say mine doesn't make that sound, ken

[X-Ray]

Yes but your engine is still a baby Ken.     Once it matures a bit you will more than likely hear its "middle age purr" (growl?)