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Originally Posted by ianM
Also today! Had the cam belts and water pump done ...
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Hi Ian,
I agree with
Stocktake's advice. It does sound related to a tensioner (whether timing belt or ancillary belt). It's therefore very worrying that you've had work done in this area today.
Please check that whoever renewed the timing belts (1) used the proper service tools (2) replaced the tensioner and idler pulleys if the mileage was approaching the MG Rover interval of 90,000 and (3) followed the INA instructions for adjusting the tensioner pulley (these are NOT in any MGR publication).
The noise you've reported when the engine is cold is a classic sign of incorrect belt tension (I've had this myself on the ancillary belt). Please report back.
Simon