Loud tapping noise

2005 Citroen C3 1.4 hdi
Car: Citroen C3
Year: 2005
Variant: 1.4 hdi
Categories: Leaks & Noises
I have had the car for about a month and have been very happy but recently have started to hear a loud tapping noise coming from the engine area and also a smell of diesel coming through the air vents.Car starts and runs ok and i cannot find any visual defect on the surface. Any help would be appreciated
Problem added: Dec 8, 2011 (12 years ago)
sounds like an injector seal has failed so combustion gases are leaking past it.check around your injectors and you will probably see a build up of carbon.
Answered Dec 8, 2011 (12 years ago)

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