tapping noise!

[Forbes_VTR]

iv just got myself a vtr mk2, and noticed a tapping noise under the bonnet. sound as its coming from behind/under the air box, could something just be loose, or could it be piston knock.
am i being parranoied or is that just how vtr's sound

(reason im asking is because iv ownd a diesel for the past year and forgot how petrol's sound)

[saxova]

Check your sparkplug's are tight.

If it's still there it's possibly the tappet's that need adjusting, or sticky injectors.

:y:

[Forbes_VTR]

id not thort of that, thanks il have a look and see what i can find

[Forbes_VTR]

turns out to be the clutch, best get saving :n:

[saxova]

Does is stop when you press the clutch?

It'll most likely be the clutch release bearing.. they're held on with 2 flimsy plastic clips..

I've had 2 new clutch kits + bearings.. both broke within 6-10k miles, but they still worked fine. Just noisy in neutral. :y:

[Forbes_VTR]

yehh exactly that lol

getting a new clutch kit fitted tomorrow, 30k warranty

best to get it done and out the way:)

[shaund123]

ive got the same problem! noise sounds like its coming from/behind the airbox, saying that i'm in need of a new clutch as mines on its way out, probly the same problem as yours!

[Forbes_VTR]

ive got the same problem! noise sounds like its coming from/behind the airbox, saying that i'm in need of a new clutch as mines on its way out, probly the same problem as yours!

yehh most likely, if it soffens or goes away when you dip the clutch it may well be the clutch