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holl
12-12-2006, 21:28
i dont no what to do with the williams so should i
*sell this one and get a new one,
*totally rebuild the engine in this one
*or get rid and get a fiesta turbo??

Thanks

Holl :D
wavy
12-12-2006, 21:30
do nowt just drive it?
are u havin probs with it or summat ?
MattyH16valver
12-12-2006, 21:30
Whats wrong with it? :?
holl
12-12-2006, 21:37
it soulds like it has someone trying to get out of the engine it taps that loud!!and its coming up to 170,000 miles! so it carnt have much left in it! i dont wana get rid cos i love it but it needs work doing on it! :D
MattyH16valver
12-12-2006, 21:43
Depends on the rest of the body work and major components like suspension etc....that would cost a bit to replace too. If it has no rust on arches etc then it would be worth getting the engine re-built.
Justin..
12-12-2006, 22:26
erm silly q probably but have you checked the oil?
Laine_16v
12-12-2006, 22:39
Its going to sound a little rattly, specially at this cold time of year, just drive it till it goes pop :D
bill.
13-12-2006, 00:09
personally i'd forget about option 3, then either rebuild your current engine, depending on the rest of the car, ie, have you spent a lot on modding it, suspension/brakes etc? or whack another williams lump in it with lower miles, or if the cars generally shagged then flog it and get another :D
merlin
13-12-2006, 00:57
Hi Holl,get a fiesta turbo,a lot better car.
Purple
13-12-2006, 01:11
it soulds like it has someone trying to get out of the engine it taps that loud!!and its coming up to 170,000 miles! so it carnt have much left in it! i dont wana get rid cos i love it but it needs work doing on it! :D
When was the last oil change? It's probably dirty oil coupled with winter starting ups.

Try this. Put in a cheaper grade of engine oil (expensive ones will work but you will just be wasting money), run the car hard for a few days. Then replace the oil with a better and thinner grade (eg: 0w40) and see if the problem gets any better. Don't forget to replace the oil filter for both times.
POWARTEK
13-12-2006, 03:15
id say rebuild the willy and buy a FRST aswell.

I have 2 aswell as my williams. 8)
Andyvalver
13-12-2006, 12:37
Probably needs a good service? Is it only noisy on the cold mornings or all the time, even when the engine is warm?
fasterthanjesus
13-12-2006, 13:04
get somebody local to you to have a listen and go for a run out.

if your in the northwest, theres loads of us about!
Allan
13-12-2006, 19:02
By his name hes a mac lad and probably not too far from me
Daz.
13-12-2006, 19:05
By his name hes a mac lad and probably not too far from me

"She" you mean
jamie
13-12-2006, 20:09
Fiesta **** no lol
holl
14-12-2006, 19:17
im a she by the way! yea im in macc, it only taps when its cold but it does have regular oil changes! the body work is mint no rust at all! i think i might get a big loan and make it a minta! :D
Laine_16v
14-12-2006, 19:28
Based on that theres no real point in swapping the car at all, just spoil the car and spend some cash on it :D
Allan
14-12-2006, 19:41
yeah best to keep what you have as you know the faults and get it sorted
big hp
14-12-2006, 21:27
If it only does it when its cold could just be a tappet and nothing to worry about holl.
Jamie.
14-12-2006, 21:30
sounding rough and being a cause for cocern are two different matters. if you love it, wait till it blows and rebuild it or if your not to keen, get rid.
cliokiz
14-12-2006, 21:32
Nothing wrong with a car that taps a bit from cold.. could try putting some thinner oil in (5W 40 as oppose to 10W 40) to help the oil get around the engine a bit quicker?