hello

i own a 2000 sedona gsx 2.9 auto dielsel and for about 3 weeks i have had a noise coming from the engine area, it is a rattling sound as if something (metal) is being thrown around the engine or bearing rattling noise.

i originally thought it was the manifold or the sump area but very hard to pin down the actual area.

the last 2 days the noise has quietened down but now all of a sudden , my oil light came on and when i dropped off on acceleration , there was an air(ish) noise which i can only describe as a quieter version of a dump valve going off.

we changed the oil and filter (non kia) about 6 weeks ago and oil levels are all fine , i did notice however that there was slight smoking when i took off the filler cap.

i dont want to turn it over again as the only person ive managed to speak to about this about has said it sounds like the oil pump.

would the symptoms and subsequent actions ie oil light and noise it made sound like an oil pump to anyone here that knows?

also, i'm having trouble finding a garage to change the timing belt ("pain in the a** job" and " all dayer and we cant justify the labour charges for changing a belt") are the replies ive had so far from local garages.so again any advice on mechanice in the welling/kent area would be appreciated.

thanks