2004 Vauxhall Meriva engine rattle

Car: Vauxhall Meriva
Year: 2004
Variant: 1.7 heavy oil
Categories: Leaks & Noises
when engine is first started from cold get rattle or knocking nose gets quiter when engine reaches working tempreure
Posted: Feb 14, 2011 (13 years ago)
If not been done for a while get oil and filter changed , using a good oil .If not want to do it yourself , the likes of National tyres will do it while you wait
Posted Feb 14, 2011 (13 years ago)
sounds like noisey hydraulic tappets,take advice given above and see if this cures noise,if not then you will need to replace them
Posted Feb 14, 2011 (13 years ago)
Could well be noisy hydraulic tappets till oil reaches them , that is why oil/ filter change was suggested first .
Posted Feb 15, 2011 (13 years ago)

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