The 'E' Type Forum

Helllo Chris, Thanks for the quick reply and the info. My first thoiughts were timing chain rattle but wasn't sure how robust they are. Plus the engine was running a bit rough on 3 year old petrol so hopefully new petrol will even it up a bit so I can listen a bit better to the noise. I have ordered...

Hi, My brother in law has just purchased a barn find e-type 1966 series 1. All looks good bodywise and a few advisories after pushing it through and MOT. However the top end is very tappety and noisy. It does sound a bit like a timing chain rattle or noisy tappets. The car only has 30,000 on the spe...