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just found out that the upper timing chain is eating nicely into its tensioner. Hoping this is my problem.

just found out that the upper timing chain is eating nicely into its tensioner. Hoping this is my problem.

ojobson, this sounds exactly like the same sort of issue i have with mine. i was going to start looking at the chains tomorrow but now ive seen your experiences im having second thoughts. As with you all the issues have arisen after a low oil issue. I topped mine up and the noises went only for...

thanks for your help guys, ill let you know what i find out.

same area i need to get into then Frank.

hi andy, no lights, no noticeable change in performance. Its kind of a rumbling/knocking, makes it sound like a very loud diesel. Its constant when idle and seems to speed up a touch when accelerator pressed. Definately seems to be coming from the area of the pulleys but i've had the belts off...

Hi guys, have had a problem with my micra for a few weeks now and think it may be an oil pump issue, have any of you known oil pumps to start making nasty noises on these before?