Any ideas what this noise could be?

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hamlet101
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Any ideas what this noise could be?

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Doesn't sound so bad in the video, but it was loud enough that passers-by (it started when I was leaving a car park) were looking over to see what the noise was:

https://1drv.ms/v/s!AmGtZYDBXzj8hZJKBUxPwb-JFphOaw

It's a 2001 diesel. I was able to drive it home after it started (a short distance, and driving very gently), and the noise went away by itself.
stevewalsh
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Re: Any ideas what this noise could be?

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Possibly crankshaft pulley failing
hamlet101
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Re: Any ideas what this noise could be?

Post by hamlet101 »

spot on! took it to the garage today and they said the same. Cheers
stevewalsh
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Re: Any ideas what this noise could be?

Post by stevewalsh »

Get a good quality one fitted, The cheap versions dont last

Easy job yourself if you handy with the tools, All the info you need via this site
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