tapping noise

2003 RENAULT SCENIC
74,000 MILES
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JERRY2012
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hi, i have a tapping noise form engine, when i noticed, checked oil and it went really thin like water, changed oil, filter and added wynnes, still got the noise, what could the problem be, 1.6 petrol 03 plate
Jul 26, 2012 at 3:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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could be internal failure of a bearing from lack of oil or breakdown of oil. the damage is already done and cannot be fixed by changing the oil.

Roy
Jul 26, 2012 at 3:53 PM
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JERRY2012
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so what do u think would be the fix?
Jul 26, 2012 at 3:58 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no idea at this point as I am here and you are at the car. get it confirmed from someone and get back to me with the results.

Roy
Jul 26, 2012 at 4:31 PM
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