I've got a John Deere riding mower with the above mentioned engine. For a while it's produced a puff or two of smoke on start up, but I've always kept the oil level where it should be. It's about 5 years old.
Lately, the engine's been making a loud ticking noise. Slow at idle, and of course increases as RPM increases. I'm not an expert, but I'm pretty sure it's a valve.
If it is a valve, would it be wise of me to do a complete engine overhaul?
How much would it run for a shop to do it, and how much would it run for parts if I were to do it myself? I'd need new gaskets and seals, and two new valves... perhaps I'd need to bore the cylinder and get a new piston?
Where can I find these parts online?
Thanks!
Lately, the engine's been making a loud ticking noise. Slow at idle, and of course increases as RPM increases. I'm not an expert, but I'm pretty sure it's a valve.
If it is a valve, would it be wise of me to do a complete engine overhaul?
How much would it run for a shop to do it, and how much would it run for parts if I were to do it myself? I'd need new gaskets and seals, and two new valves... perhaps I'd need to bore the cylinder and get a new piston?
Where can I find these parts online?
Thanks!