Rattley sort of noise

[mattyk]

Comming from the engine of my 2003 MK2 VTR,

Its a very metalic rattle cant rely tell were its comming from, happens between 2000 - 3000 rpm, when you rev it in neutral it does it, but it does it a little bit worse on rundown when comming upto the lights ect.

Could it be something to do with the timing belt ie tensioners rollers ect??

[SAM33R]

could be the tappets mate, the noise is probably coming from under the rocker cover OR it could be the alternator/pulley bearings

[mattyk]

Its not realy a tapety sort of noise, Its like something is loose and ratteling about, Im new to the saxos so im not realy that well up on them yet

[SAM33R]

prob one of the belts mate

[hesslevtr]

do you have any metal covers over anything mine rattles a bit beacuse of my metal ecu cover

could be exhaust shields or the exhaust itself

[VTSKris]

I had a really bad metal rattle noise also made a grinding noise. Was the bottom pulley.

Hope this helps.

Kris

[Predator_R32p]

manifold heat shield bolts probablies need tightening

get in the engine bay and have a listen while reving the engine