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Engine rattling

Tiny
OLE IVAR HAGEN
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2.2 di-d mivec. Is this normal idle sound? Or is there something wrong with my engine
Friday, June 23rd, 2017 AT 12:01 PM

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Tiny
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That sound like an internal engine problem, I would get it looked at by a mechanic ASAP I would go as far to say do not drive it as you may destroy the engine, this will have to be diagnoses first hand, but it does sound like a bearing issue with that deep metallic noise, one this you can try is to remove the external drive belt and run the engine, if the noise is still there it will be internal of the engine.
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Saturday, June 24th, 2017 AT 5:30 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the reply! I will call a mechanic first thing on Monday.
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Saturday, June 24th, 2017 AT 8:46 AM
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Okay, I hope it is not something bad, but best to err on the side of caution, make sure that they remove the drive belt first and see if the noise is gone, just in case it is an external bearing failure.
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Saturday, June 24th, 2017 AT 5:30 PM
Tiny
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Reminds me of my old Ford Sierra 2.0 is. The oil pump was worn-out, so when the engine was idling the oil pressure was lost and the camshaft started to rattle:) sounds like it is coming from the inside at the bottom of the engine. I just bought the car a week ago, so it is disappointing to discover sounds that should not be there. Thankfully I am covered by a great insurance;D (bthe way:excuse my French, I am Norwegian). :)
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Sunday, June 25th, 2017 AT 1:08 AM
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Well I am Australian, working on an American car help site, helping a Norwegian with a Japanese car, you cannot get much more international than that!
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Sunday, June 25th, 2017 AT 1:53 AM
Tiny
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Haha, it is a small world I guess. :)
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Sunday, June 25th, 2017 AT 2:31 AM
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Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Tell a friend please.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, June 27th, 2017 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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Problem solved!

Turned out to be rattling in the joint in the shaft going to the balance assembly.
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Saturday, July 1st, 2017 AT 11:18 AM
Tiny
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Lucky you got on top of that as it could have damaged the crankshaft
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Sunday, July 2nd, 2017 AT 12:21 AM
Tiny
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Great Post! Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, July 2nd, 2017 AT 6:55 PM
Tiny
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Hi
Was this a hard job to do? Could you tell me how to do it?
Thanks
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Friday, July 19th, 2019 AT 11:49 PM
Tiny
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Its not too bad the oil pan must come off to do the job. Here are instructions/diagrams. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Saturday, July 20th, 2019 AT 10:56 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for reply
Do I need to buy the new part if so what part is it and is this only main agent part
Can the joint just be taken off and run with out
Thanks again
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Saturday, July 27th, 2019 AT 12:00 AM
Tiny
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You need to take it apart and see which parts are worn and making the noise. Please upload pictures/videos of any parts in question.
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Saturday, July 27th, 2019 AT 11:04 AM

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