XKR engine noise

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Nizardibs

Original Poster:

3 posts

29 months

Wednesday 22nd June 2022
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I have a 09 XKR convertible. The engine is making a small rattling noise . I am told it is a loose tensioner on the pull. Can it be anything else

QJumper

2,709 posts

33 months

Wednesday 22nd June 2022
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Without any other info it could be any number of things. I once had a rattle on an XK8, which I was told was the bottom end, but turned out to be bits of broken ceramic in the catalytic converter.

Nizardibs

Original Poster:

3 posts

29 months

Wednesday 22nd June 2022
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Thank you for the info. It does not sound serious. I have booked at a specialist and will.know more tomorrow. Will update.

drmotorsport

818 posts

250 months

Thursday 23rd June 2022
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If it's the 5.0 supercharged, then they have common timing chain/tensioner issues.

Nizardibs

Original Poster:

3 posts

29 months

Thursday 23rd June 2022
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That sounds about right. It got fixed today it was a 30 min.job and the car feels fab specially in dynamic mode amazing
Thanks again