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    Hi Happened a couple of times now...From cold,on start-up a load clanking sound can be heard,fades quickly & does not seen to occur when engine at running temp.Car is 1.8 vvt 113k Any ideas?

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    Default Loud Engine noise on start-up when cold...

    Happened a couple of times now...Only when cold,fades quickly Engine is 1.8vvt 113k Any ideas?

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    Quote Originally Posted by vectraman63 View Post
    Happened a couple of times now...Only when cold,fades quickly Engine is 1.8vvt 113k Any ideas?
    Dual mass on its way maybe???


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    Don't think so,its top end of engine I think

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    It's a 1.8 petrol.

    There's no DMF on it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RBH View Post
    It's a 1.8 petrol.

    There's no DMF on it.
    Rule that out then


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    Could it be a hydraulic tappet thingys breaking down?? They do have hydraulic tappets or cam followers dont they R.H.B


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    Quote Originally Posted by stokesmoker View Post
    Could it be a hydraulic tappet thingys breaking down?? They do have hydraulic tappets or cam followers dont they R.H.B


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    It's RBH.......
    the vvt has cam phasers.
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    Can you upload a clip of the noise???

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    Top man thanks for the correction ill stick to diesels but if i ever go bk to petrol... then youre the man


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    At a punt I'd guess it was the phasers cold startup rattle before oil has recirculated from sitting. Lasts anywhere from 1-3 seconds

    If it is that noise, according to the dealer it's normal and only when it makes that noise when the ending has been running is it an issue

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