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Merv ticking
« 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?

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« Reply #1 on: 14 March 2007, 21:12:57 »
That IS a diesel I take it ?
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Re: Merv ticking
« Reply #2 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.  
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« Reply #3 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
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« Reply #4 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
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Re: Merv ticking
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Merv ticking
« Reply #6 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...
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« Reply #7 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  :-/)
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