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Title: Merv ticking
Post by: Chopsdad on 14 March 2007, 21:09:33

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?

(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/chopsdad/th_MVI_1402.jpg) (http://s123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/chopsdad/?action=view&current=MVI_1402.flv)

Title: Re: Merv ticking
Post by: STMO123 on 14 March 2007, 21:12:57

That IS a diesel I take it ?

Title: Re: Merv ticking
Post by: Chopsdad on 14 March 2007, 21:14:58

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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.  

Title: Re: Merv ticking
Post by: STMO123 on 14 March 2007, 21:19:29

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 :D

Title: Re: Merv ticking
Post by: Chopsdad on 14 March 2007, 21:24:57

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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 :D

Mic was on top of the rocker cover.

£250 & a thirsty MG maybe  :y

Title: Re: Merv ticking
Post by: Admin on 14 March 2007, 22:12:08

The ticking in the background sounds like manifold.

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

Title: Re: Merv ticking
Post by: TheBoy on 14 March 2007, 22:15:36

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

Title: Re: Merv ticking
Post by: Chopsdad on 14 March 2007, 23:34:37

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  :-/)