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by Bernie_P
Fri Aug 23, 2019 6:08 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Cold Start Engine 'rattle' (1.0)
Replies: 112
Views: 157018

Re: Cold Start Engine 'rattle' (1.0)

Hi, fellow suffers, After having your engines stripped down and tensioner components replaced, without resolution to the clatter noise, it's starting to make me think that the timing chain tensioner is a symptom and not the cause, instead, I feel its more likely that the original problem is an oil d...
by Bernie_P
Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:46 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: DRL’s Off and On ?
Replies: 12
Views: 19295

Re: DRL’s Off and On ?

I've also noticed that they remain on when the handbrake is applied and the headlights are switched on, and when indicating, the DRL next to the indicating light will turn off, while the other one remains on.
by Bernie_P
Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Cold Start Engine 'rattle' (1.0)
Replies: 112
Views: 157018

Re: Cold Start Engine 'rattle' (1.0)

Hi, Thought I'd add my name to those who have a cold start engine rattle, though I'd probably describe it as a clatter, best way I can describe the sound, is like dragging a bicycle chain through a roasting tray full of engine oil, which lasts for maybe a second or two (I should also mention I've on...