Date: Mon, 08 Feb 1999 00:56:35 GMT From: bulwnklnopsambee_emm.net (Eoin) Subject: Re: Piston-noice from my 2.1 l engine (900 ,1992)
If it's really piston slap and not lifter noise, it means you need to rebuild the engine. Specifically, it means that the clearance between the cylinder walls and pistons is too great. --Eoin On Sat, 6 Feb 1999 20:27:55 +0100, "MATTSSON JOHAN" <johan.mattssonnopsamervik.mail.telia.com> wrote: >Hallo all Saab freaks ! > >Every time I start my Saab 900 2.1 l, the engine slammer with piston-noice. >Is that bad for the piston and piston rings ?? >Noice stops when water cooling tempreture is normal. > >WBR > >Johan Mattsson >Sweden > >