Misfiring Megane

I have a Renult Megane 1.6e. The engine suddenly started to misfire and make a knocking noise (loud rattle) and it lost power. If I tried to accelerate it was rattling and banging with a major loss of power.

Asked on 31 October 2011 by zigzia5

Answered by Honest John

Timing belt has probably jumped a few cogs.

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