Sounds normal to me too. I cant hear it in the cabin though. As far as I know its part of the lubrication process, different engine oil might reduce the noise. Its usually worse right after service, when the oil is new. In older engines this sound was usually masked behind other engine noise, new ones are so quiet that you can hear it.It can be heard in the cabin as well. As a rapid "tap, tap tap" sound. I don't personally think it's normal lubrication sound as it wasn't present in the first 150kms, and then it only gradually got worse. Also it varies in intensity and the overall refinement of the engine isn't the same.
Nothing to worry about though. :)
FC is probably inconsequent because its a new engine, mine stabilized around 12000km.
If you say that FC and performance have altered, a valve not fully opening or something like that, would produce similar results. Highly unlikely as the Diesel engine is almost bulletproof but you may have an exception. It's even possible that a spring has snapped or weakened.
Still under warranty so why not book it in and see what the service guys say
This sound from video is not normal for this engine.
Tapping sound is probably coming from injector cooper washer not sealing correctly and loosing some compression around.
You can test it by spraying some soapy water around injector body when engine is idling.
100% success usually and mostly always never fails!! :D:lol:
Thanks Gary, You are a handy guy to have around! :goodjob:Now I remember; that's what my wife once said ...when I gave her an i30. :cool:
Can only give you some observations. Your readout at 800km is showing a lower average for #3 injector while other three injectors are identical . :confused: Has this changed.
The diesel 'spill' near 2 & 3 is curious given the age of the car. Not alarming or evidence of a leak. I assume that it is diesel.
So tapping on the right side ( to be clear, the drivers side???) of the engine bay could be coming from timing gear , air cond compressor, alternator etc. Don't forget belt and belt tensioner.
To pin-point the item, take off the engine cover and idle the engine; now use your stethoscope .
It is possible that you are not a doctor, :'( so instead , use a short length of rubber tube ( 20mm diameter is good). Hold one end to ear and move the other end over various areas of the engine until you find the culprit.
Its an old outback trick that Ive used for years.
100% success usually and mostly always never fails!! :D
good luck :)