http://s164763218.websitehome.co.uk/omega/v6_1.mp3Hi Chaps,
I wonder if I could pick your brains once again? I have tried my best at trying to diagnose the problem myself but seem to have hit a brick wall…
I have a 52 plate 2.6 70k miles and just recently it has developed a noise under the bonnet. It’s hard to describe exactly what it sounds like so I have included a link to an mp3 recording of it, oh the wonders of modern technology! The recording was taken from my Zen MP3 player which was positioned next to the oil filter as this seemed to be clearest position.
Anyway a rattling noise can be heard quite clearly at tick over but soon dies away as the engine revs up and drowns the rattling out. I don’t think it’s from either of the heads, nor either of the exhaust manifolds or manifold/down pipe gaskets. The problem seems to come from the lower part of the engine around the gearbox/sump area??
The timing belt kit was changed at 44k but this was of the Goodyear brand and not GM. The Goodyear reminder sticker under the bonnet states that a full timing belt kit was fitted.
I am really stumped on what this could be as my knowledge of the V6 engine is very minimal. So any input on this would be a godsend.
Many thanks in advance.
Regards
Marc (Hoping and praying that it’s nothing big or expensive)
