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Thu 24 Sep 2009 10:19

01 1.0 Timing chain noise? - Vit

Hi there Just joined this forum. I have recently purchased a 2001 51 plate Corsa (not sure whether Corsa B or C - for my daughters to start learning to drive in. Great little buggy and goes well. Mechanically sailed through the MOT and bodywork great.
I am aware that there is a noticeable 'tick' all the time when running - not the usual engine noise I hasten to add, that from its location I would take to be the timing chain. I am aware that these Corsa'a use the Suzuki engine and that these can be prone to have the oil jet that lubricates the chain block up.

It has been suggested that I should flush the engine (or add an oil flush to the oil before changing it. This I am told should help clear the jet and allow full lubrication of the chain and get rid of te tick.

Is this good advice or not? certainly don't want to leave it till it fails. Had that on a Mark 1 Escort as a youngster and that was a major engine rebuild that took me several weeks and painful learning.

Whats the best advice - opinion on this. By the way the car has done just over 50K - not bad for its age and I'm pretty certain thats genuine. Servicing has been at the 20,000 points but not at the date points so its a little scarce.
Thanks in advance

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 24/09/2009 at 11:56

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Sun 27 Sep 2009 19:55

01 1.0 Timing chain noise? - brumex1

there pretty rattly engines as there 3 cyl for the sake of some new oil and a filter give that a go

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Mon 28 Sep 2009 00:02

01 1.0 Timing chain noise? - Victorbox

there pretty rattly engines as there 3 cyl

Low speed vibration yes, rattly no.

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