2000 Jaguar S-Type engine noise

2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE
111,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GEORGED2010
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what would cause knock from the middlle part of engine between both banks sounds like castinets knocking together only seems to do it on tick over sounds like a diesel
Apr 24, 2010 at 7:32 AM
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DAVE H
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start by checking the oil level is correct and there is good oil .. replace with a thicker grade oil if necassary
Apr 25, 2010 at 1:34 AM
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