Hi, question for you here - OK so just last week, whilst driving around a corner the engine temporally stalled for a split second, this was complemented with a screech from the drivers side of the engine, upon driving home there was a slight chaffing sound, i traced this to the idler pulley (packing in) and replaced myself. I resumed driving normally for a day or so when a rattling/clattering sound appeared and has continued, but only seems to appear on initial acceleration after the engine has warmed up. It seems to be coming from somewhere around the water pump pulley but however is very difficult to pinpoint.

I have just checked the flaps (removing vacuum pipe) and the noise remains, any ideas welcome. Thanks in advance

Rollin'Royce!

Extra details - 2.0 petrol 2002 89000 miles