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I will try to record the sound. That may help. Missus says it sounds like a diesel. I have heard similar noises coming from other Renaults going down the street. That clack clack sound as they set off from the lights.

Well background noise is definitely down on what it was. the Archoil is doing its job. Still getting clacking noise from 1500 - 2200 RPM. Almost like its clacking at an 1/8th of what the engine is running. Odd! Could any of this be cambelt or EGR valve making a noise? Just listening and trying...

There's no bad answers! Some of the issues you get are very odd indeed. I got the Archoil AR850, put in the tank; and took the car for a 50 mile ride. By the time I got home everything was quieter, and more responsive. I will go out tomorrow and see if the improvements remain, So far so good.

Hi Mika I took the car to a mechanic who checked all of the exhaust brackets and heat shields. Also the exhaust system all the way through. He said that nothing was loose or binding.

Cheers Mach1. I will try and report back.

Hi folks Bought a great little 2009 1.5DCI Micra 25th Aniversary. Since purchase it has worked perfectly appart from a rattle from around 1500 - 2200 RPM on acceleration. Take your foot off the peddle within these RPM and noise stops. Noise happens hot or cold. I have taken apart the egr valve...