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engine tapping/clicking noise
The engine on my Meriva is making a tapping/clicking noise. Any ideas what this could be? Cam belt tensioner?
Asked on 16 June 2011 by mitchy8
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One of the camshaft bridge stretch bolts may have sheared.
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