Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Thanks for all the feedback... I will go through all the suggested checklist with mechanic today ... hopefully i will be able to resolve this

Without being able to actually hear it....first guess would be a rocker not adjusted correctly - i.e. valve clearances not set, although this is usually evident across the rev range. Second, based on oil in the filter, it could be that he has screwed up and broken some rings when installing and ...

It sounds more like a bottom end knock .... with oil leaking from the oil filter

I recently overhauled my 12HT engine and I think there is excessive noise . Whenever I am on high RPM on low gear I felt something is hitting inside the engine somewhat fast like ‘tak-tak-tak’ and then at the same time there is the normal sound of the diesel engine humming . My mechanic is a petrol e ...