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Offline Alexg40

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Rumbly noise 16v
« on: 30 November 2003, 20:21 »
My 16v engine is making a rumbling noise which sounds like it's coming from the top of the engine. My mate reckons it's just the water pump on its way out but I'm not sure. Anyone got any ideas?

Is this normal?(it's my first 16v).

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Offline mk1

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Re:Rumbly noise 16v
« Reply #1 on: 30 November 2003, 20:29 »
Timing chain ?.
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Re:Rumbly noise 16v
« Reply #2 on: 30 November 2003, 21:02 »
hydrolic tappets making that noise?  ???