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26:th-Oct-2016, 14:03:53
Thought I'd fire up a note on my experience in case there's others out there with the same issue.
First off and to be clear I'm a fussy sod. I had been hearing a ticking noise from my 1.4t GTC for a while. Only audible with the window down and sounded like a nail in a tyre except it was linked to engine speed rather than road speed, could be heard if I rev'd the engine whilst the car was stationary.
Long story short I took the risk of getting the dealer to strip it down to find the issue. They worked with Vauxhall technical who for some reason told them to remove the sump and look at the bearings on the crank. I would have put money on it being the timing chain myself. Auxiliary belt had already been checked. Turns out the big end bearings were all badly scored. Vauxhall have now suggested an exchange engine for the car. I am in a hire Insignia until it's put in at Vauxhalls expense.
Given the input from Vauxhall technical being so accurate first time round I am suspicious that mine may not be the first one of these they have seen. Must also add the dealer has been brilliant throughout the process, definately had the feeling they were working for and with me rather against me which has been good.
Anyway hope that helps someone.
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First off and to be clear I'm a fussy sod. I had been hearing a ticking noise from my 1.4t GTC for a while. Only audible with the window down and sounded like a nail in a tyre except it was linked to engine speed rather than road speed, could be heard if I rev'd the engine whilst the car was stationary.
Long story short I took the risk of getting the dealer to strip it down to find the issue. They worked with Vauxhall technical who for some reason told them to remove the sump and look at the bearings on the crank. I would have put money on it being the timing chain myself. Auxiliary belt had already been checked. Turns out the big end bearings were all badly scored. Vauxhall have now suggested an exchange engine for the car. I am in a hire Insignia until it's put in at Vauxhalls expense.
Given the input from Vauxhall technical being so accurate first time round I am suspicious that mine may not be the first one of these they have seen. Must also add the dealer has been brilliant throughout the process, definately had the feeling they were working for and with me rather against me which has been good.
Anyway hope that helps someone.
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