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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: GLENNY BOY on 08 July 2009, 07:09:17

Title: help
Post by: GLENNY BOY on 08 July 2009, 07:09:17

just had rac out they said idel control valve they couldnt do a diagnostic check  the last 3 weeks my engine makes a rattle noise when started then goes after 5 mins i was told hydrolic lifter now rac man says cambelt rattle can a cambelt rattle? my head all over the place >:( >:(

Title: Re: help
Post by: Welung666 on 08 July 2009, 07:21:20

Cambelts don't rattle but one of the pulleys or the tensioner could be. You need an ear from somebody who's more familier with the V6's.

Title: Re: help
Post by: feeutfo on 08 July 2009, 18:04:27

when is the cam belt and tensioner due for replacment? Change every 4 year or 40k miles.

Title: Re: help
Post by: feeutfo on 08 July 2009, 18:08:29

remove icv and clean with carb cleaner repeat until it settles down. Change oil, and again after 2 or 3k miles if its a lifter, may also be exhaust manifold gasket. But check the belt reguardless.