fleeter
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One owner here but I just recently had a local machine shop rebuild my 22re after 25 years and 200,000 miles.
I'ts not using oil now and not idling rough any more do to that low compression on the back cylinder I had.
Although it bugs me that the engine is rather noisy overall. I took it back to the machine shop several times for antifreeze and exhaust leaks during the break-in period. They adjusted the valves also. After putting 10,000 miles on it, (still noisy) I hand another local mechanic check the valve clearance for me. They were a little off but he set the intakes at .008 and the exhaust at a bit tight .012. The Timing was at 10 degrees and he set in to 6 degreesTDC. He still didn't like the excess noise it has now. I might add this mechanic is Not a 22RE expert.
I've taken it to a few more experienced local mechanics that are familiar with these engines. Both said it might be a little more nosier then the norm but told me not to worry about it. These 22re are typically not quiet engines. (Quote) My son and I don't remember the engine being this noisy when it was new. What do you guy's think, am I making to big of deal on this issue? ( I forgot to mention I'm getting 20 MPG average again)
I'ts not using oil now and not idling rough any more do to that low compression on the back cylinder I had.
Although it bugs me that the engine is rather noisy overall. I took it back to the machine shop several times for antifreeze and exhaust leaks during the break-in period. They adjusted the valves also. After putting 10,000 miles on it, (still noisy) I hand another local mechanic check the valve clearance for me. They were a little off but he set the intakes at .008 and the exhaust at a bit tight .012. The Timing was at 10 degrees and he set in to 6 degreesTDC. He still didn't like the excess noise it has now. I might add this mechanic is Not a 22RE expert.
I've taken it to a few more experienced local mechanics that are familiar with these engines. Both said it might be a little more nosier then the norm but told me not to worry about it. These 22re are typically not quiet engines. (Quote) My son and I don't remember the engine being this noisy when it was new. What do you guy's think, am I making to big of deal on this issue? ( I forgot to mention I'm getting 20 MPG average again)