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lb73



Member Since: 27 May 2016
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Locating engine rattle
Hi All,

My 300tdi csw has started to develop a loud rattle from the front of the engine . It’s sounds like a possible bearing failure and I reckon it’s either coming from the alternator or power steering pump/ belt area. Before I strip anything down to pinpoint the source of the sound is there anything prone to failing or any tips in how to locate annoying rattles.Cheers 1999 300TDI 110 CSW BMW 3.0
1972 VW Beetle 1200
2002 Dax Rush 3.9 V8
2012 Audi A3 tdi
2020 Renault Kangoo electric
Post #745591 13th Dec 2018 7:35pm
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lb73



Member Since: 27 May 2016
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Sorted, traced it to the alternator bearing! 1999 300TDI 110 CSW BMW 3.0
1972 VW Beetle 1200
2002 Dax Rush 3.9 V8
2012 Audi A3 tdi
2020 Renault Kangoo electric
Post #745719 14th Dec 2018 6:32pm
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Norton



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And no outside help needed. A true Land Rover owner.
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lb73



Member Since: 27 May 2016
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Thumbs Up 1999 300TDI 110 CSW BMW 3.0
1972 VW Beetle 1200
2002 Dax Rush 3.9 V8
2012 Audi A3 tdi
2020 Renault Kangoo electric
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MJN110



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I am not sure how did your fault finding IB73 bur using a long screw driver as a stethoscope is very effective.
Of course a risk assessment would need to take place first and all safety precautions/findings followed. 2016 Defender Landmark 90
2005 Defender CSW TD5 90XS
Post #746375 19th Dec 2018 5:08am
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lb73



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It didn’t occur to me to use a screwdriver actually - good call - as you said though completing a full risk assessment is advisable Wink 1999 300TDI 110 CSW BMW 3.0
1972 VW Beetle 1200
2002 Dax Rush 3.9 V8
2012 Audi A3 tdi
2020 Renault Kangoo electric
Post #746533 19th Dec 2018 10:44pm
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L110CDL



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Glad you found the problem Thumbs Up

MJN110 beat me to it, a long screw driver works a treat Wink Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.
Post #746958 22nd Dec 2018 9:01pm
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