by pl01 » Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:54 am
I did think it was chain as have searched on the forum and everyone was pointing towards it. My only concern is I get a serious 'worrying' clonking/chattering rattle very occasionally on start up 'once every couple of months maybe' and for the life of me can't establish exactly where it is coming from, I did think it was the drive coupling on the alternator but cant be sure and now think possibly the chain / tensioner..........it goes after about 30 seconds, or if you turn off and start up again. The chain looks like an expensive kit to purchase, but obviously not as expensive as a failed one! The intermittent noise I mention is definitely coming from the belt/chain side of the engine.