1.6 16v petrol engine rattle

[sks01773]

I have noticed  there is a rattle coming from the engine are when you blip the throttle at around 1200-1400 rpm,
above and below that rev range there is no noise ,
I have had the vehicle for a few weeks and it has 60000 on the clock,
oil level is good and there is no consumption of oil. I cant locate where the noise is coming from.

[Lighty]

It's impossible to guess where your rattle is from , but has the cambelt been changed, 60 K is about all these will do & the water pumps fail regularly at about the same time.
Engine wise they are pretty reliable .

[sks01773]

It's impossible to guess where your rattle is from , but has the cambelt been changed, 60 K is about all these will do & the water pumps fail regularly at about the same time.
Engine wise they are pretty reliable .

the cambelt ,water pump ,rollers and tensioner were done about 2 weeks ago,
the noise was present before the change,it sounds like a tappet rattle,but I have read that tappets are hydraulic ,so there is no adjustment I presume.

[Jed Clampit]

Have you checked air filter box is not loose or the heat shield on the exhaust Is the oil flow to the top of the engine OK has it been well serviced .

[sks01773]

I will get someone to rev ,while I listen with bonnet up,will look at heat shield and airbox.

[sks01773]

i checked under bonnet today,it was the pipe from the airbox that goes to the front of the car above the radiator,it had come apart ,
the pipe looks like it is supposed to be two pieces lengthways with plastic clips hooks that hold it together,i cable tied it and the rattle has disappeared.

[Jed Clampit]

Glad you got it sorted with out putting your hand in your pocket .