Engine Noise - Avensis 1.6 2000

[krad]

I've an Avensis Aura 1.6 dated 2000.

I get a very annoying noise whenever my car reaches 3000 rpm - if I maintain those revs the noise persists. It's a grating type noise and will occur in gear and out of gear. My local mechanic said it's probably nothing serious - that it could be 'dirt' in the exhaust or carb.

He also said that the Avensis 2000 models had something of a reputation for causing problems due to where they were manufactured.

Any ideas?

[sjrainsford]

Change your mechanic!!

[ShoX]

Indeed. He sounds like a monkey. No car should make grating noises as standard, unless of course you buy a diesel. :)

Rob