Rattle shake

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Rattle shake

I recently had my Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v played about with by various mechanics. They seem to have stopped it conking out but have not got rid of a certain rattle it makes. It does this when the accelerator is pressed down past a certain point not very far at all. However it does not rattle when up to a fair speed and I’ve been told it’s not the small end. Would you have any ideas?

Asked on 24 October 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

The camshaft retaining bolts come loose. Vital to have them re torqued correctly, otherwise the camshaft will come adrift with disastrous consequences. Your boys obviously don’t know about this, so get the car to someone who does know. More in car-by-car breakdown at www.honestjohn.co.uk

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