Ka24de rattle at idle Aug 18, 2015 · More info at: https://www. Mar 24, 2022 · Rough engine idle; Difficulty starting; Loud whining noise; Replacing a KA24DE distributor is another simple and cheap job. Everything is completely stock. 2) If there is not rattle when I turn on the car and I shift at 3000rpm, there will be no rattle at all. The super low idle also causes the trans to clunk when it down shifts coming to a stop. I had success eliminating start-up rattle on my vehicle and several others fabricating a cup bushing. Distributors typically cost somewhere in the ballpark of $250 for an OEM-spec unit. Dec 9, 2002 · bvanev wrote:I have posted my horror story on the timing chain rattle in a previous post, LOOK FOR IT. They have the idle set so low for fuel economy but being right on the edge causes problems like this. when i bought it sounded like a timing chain rattle (but it ran decent enough to drive around without problems), i opened it up and the top guide wasnt there but the guide on the right was , also the bottom tensioner needed to be replaced. This will happen if the timing chain guide is gone. It doesn't stall, no loss in performance, and also no hesitation. My 20 did not do this, my 22 drives me crazy. Chassis ground is a good thing to check. Feb 22, 2016 · It's a KA24E 1989 240 hatch. Brake booster line , pcv hoses under intake manifold , rubber injector bosses etc. If you decide to take off the upper timing guides, make sure you clean the tensioner while you're in there. Further inspection will be needed. net/also applies to KA24DE and VG30DE. Jan 27, 2007 · You can recognize KA24DE with your eyes closed by its constant idle speed rattle!!! 1995 Nissan Altima GXE 5 speed, 152,000 miles. so i ended up . Pretty annoying at stop lights. Oil leaks from the valve cover; White smoke from the exhaust; Engine misfires; Rough idle; Low oil pressure; Source: forum. Even at idle. 3) If I shift above 3000rpm, the rattle will start. martin-industries. Install by removing valve cover to gain access to hydraulic tensioner. Once again, if you have even rudimentary hands-on experience, replacing it should be a piece of cake. 4) If I don't drive the car for a couple hours, the rattle doesn't sound when I start the car again. Pulling the plug wires one at a time (taking the load off of the bearings) doesn't make to noise go away. The bottom end is also a rebuilt short block with a little more than 1000 miles on it. I ran the car at idle until operating temp, drained the old oil, put in 10w30 with a new filter, threw in engine treatment again and let it run for 20 minutes, drained and topped off again with fresh oil in hopes the rattle will go away but, it didn't. I've changed the plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel filter, cleaned the aiv, and set the timing to stock 20 tdc. May 18, 2009 · I usually idle in at around 1500 rpm and can clearly hear it when I do this. I suggest reset tps fairly simple with the right tools. It is also very audible under acceleration. Now my problem is the idle is going from 1,800 to 2,000!!! I've been having this problem for a year now and NOBODY!!! Can find out what it is. Zilvia FREAK! Oct 30, 2005 · My ka24de has had a rough idle for a little while now, I've been going through everything to fix it. Jul 23, 2021 · Could the cam swap have exacerbated the issue by pulling in more air at idle? ECU has codes from my manual swap and a knock code from the shitty idle/misfire. spray bc while engine is running if you get a stumble , even a light one that might be where the leak is. ih8mud. The rattle could be cause by the chain actually sliding on the water jacket of the front cover. And i highly suggest you clean the throttle body mine had the rough idle for a while and i gave up as i replaced like everything on it could possibly be minus distributor. If the AC is on and the idle is bumped up a little, it goes away. Dec 5, 2015 · Tps can also cause low readings and idle drops and make it feel like its running rough. Nov 17, 2007 · Alright, I have the same thing a '90 240SX RPS13 with a KA24DE swap. 3) Timing Chain Rattle Aug 29, 2004 · I own a 1997 pickup with the KA24E, had start-up rattle for several years, start-up rattle should be fixed, there is a risk of jumping a tooth and messing up your engine. May 18, 2009 · First of all, the rattle really sounds like it is coming from the valve cover, near cylinder #4. Dec 14, 2002 · It's had a persistent engine rattle for a while, about 3 months according to the old owner, that starts around 2000 RPM and gets louder - but is absent at idle. It has a tendency to drop to extremely low RPM's when idling after warming up - drops to 200 or so, shudders and comes back up - almost all the time. Jul 2, 2008 · 1) It only rattles at idle. I know its not a lot of info. Jan 27, 2009 · Hello everyone , i just bought a 1990 240sx with a ka24de(pretty sure its 91-94 s13 motor). Don't use "engine restoration" gunk products. Steel sliding on aluminum is bad, wears right through it, now you have coolant in the oil. Jan 23, 2024 · Several of the most typical KA24DE problems include: Damaged Gasket on the Valve Cover; Faulty Distributor; Rattling Timer Chain; Valve Cover Gasket Failure. Jan 29, 2005 · Bust out the brake clean and spray the main culprits. There is very little load on the engine. The valve cover gasket is a seal that prevents oil from Dec 20, 2021 · Mine does this. Dec 22, 2012 · Most likely your chain flopping around. I've been told that the wires under the intake plenum are crossed or something like that. Make sure you're not low on oil. myg vkejat zeoj jkfcesya qnket rpkslqi nbuhw ucznmtg uvei irrdv nja pfjax sgzxe myum fyuuf