2000 Vauxhall Astra ratel

2000 VAUXHALL ASTRA
76,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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KINGSWOOD
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i got two questions for you 1st have a ratel when started from cold but but when warm can just about hear it it seems to be comeing from the altarnater or the pulle whitch the belt go s around i had the cam belt an tens dun not that long a go so i think thats ok .2nd prop is the gear box seems to have come a bit notche latey thanks colin
Nov 23, 2009 at 1:26 PM
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DAVE H
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start by replacing the serpentine belt tensioner ..check the linkage for the gearbox !
Nov 24, 2009 at 4:09 AM
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