1.8 Rav4 Engine Rattling Noise

[johnchar]

Hi all

just took my 2003 1.8 mnual petrol rav4 for a service and MOT, on colletng the MOT had an advisory on rattlig noise from engine. I asked the garage who said it could be timing chain ( qouted a cost of £300 to investigate ) anyone ant ideas on the noise ?

thans jc

[anchorman]

John

Can you be more specific?

Where does this rattle come from?

[igormus]

hi matey

you ask for help - that is why your explanations must be as detailed as possible.

What about video with charactered noise?

regards / Igor

[johnchar]

the tinny rattling noise is coming from the drivers side of the engine adjacent to the water pump belt i have no oil loss though it was on min when it went for its service. the noise seems to go less with increase in revs

J C

[Big Kev]

the tinny rattling noise is coming from the drivers side of the engine adjacent to the water pump belt i have no oil loss though it was on min when it went for its service. the noise seems to go less with increase in revs

J C

Have you investigated the possibility the exhaust heat shield is flapping about causing said noise? Seems strange it wasn't apparent until after a visit to the doctor....?

Kev the Guess.

[anchorman]

After checking the exhaust, take off the serpentine belt and see if it goes. If not you may have to do some stripping.

The VVTi's are usually very good.