Merv ticking

[Chopsdad]

My wife's 1.4 2005 Meriva ticks like a bugger when cold.  Oil changed less than 2m ago (Vx semi) - I suspect front section of the exhaust may have a leak but listening to it just now - does it sound normal to you?

[STMO123]

That IS a diesel I take it ?

[Chopsdad]

That IS a diesel I take it ?

No, diesels aren't that noisy these days.. Perhaps it's the huge mileage (20k) that's worn the engine out.  

[STMO123]

Kinnell! Either that mic is super sensitive or thats one noisy engine.

2005 1.4 Meriva you say?  I'll give you £250 for it. And I'm robbin meself

[Chopsdad]

Kinnell! Either that mic is super sensitive or thats one noisy engine.

2005 1.4 Meriva you say?  I'll give you £250 for it. And I'm robbin meself

Mic was on top of the rocker cover.

£250 & a thirsty MG maybe  

[Admin]

The ticking in the background sounds like manifold.

The engine does sound a bit harsh, but that is in comparison to the V6.

[TheBoy]

1.4 Merivas (very rare) should sound quiet on tickover - well certainly the one that a mate has got is...

[Chopsdad]

Well I guess it's back to Vx then.  Already blagged an entire clean of the breathers & new oil/filter so I'll see what comes of it this time.

It's so noisy even Mrs C thought something was wrong   (and she's a girl  :-/)