Engine makes a tapping noise when idle

1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 td
Car: Vauxhall Astra
Year: 1998
Variant: 1.7 td
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
the engine makes a tapping noise when idle, but if i press the clutch it stops
Problem added: Aug 19, 2009 (14 years ago)
sounds like a thrustbearing or your clutch
Answered Aug 19, 2009 (14 years ago)

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