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Old 10th March 2017, 13:22   #11
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Well, ive finally got the noise issue looked into today by Russell from mgroversolutions in Kent... after spending ages trying to figure it out even suspecting an issue with a valve inside the oil filter he thinks its probably a cambelt issue possibly the tensioner. So going to get the whole lot replaced inc all pulleys and water pump and see what happens then
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Think the part was a hydraulic tensioner?
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Not surprised, they were due - last changed in 2009. Glad to hear your having it done, its a lovely car, I still miss it
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Really? Simon told me he done them himself so I wasnt really worried about it! But im not really sure what he replaced etc. So as it see.s to be making a noise il get them done and hopefully it sorts the issue!also clutch will be the next thing
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I doubt they were in the time he owned it, too much of a job, and expense, and he wasn't technical - They were over on age when I sold it, but under on mileage. They were done with genuine MG Rover parts by Lates in 2009, the belts may have been Dayco.

Surprised clutch is playing up, not done the mileage, as they were changed in 2009 as well. - Again, the Slave and Master were changed, used Genuine Rover Parts - and the clutch kit was a high quality Borg and Beck. The DMF was not changed as that was spot on at the time.

In fact - the whole car was spot on when I sold it (apart from belts needing doing on age)- I'm very fussy, so I'm very surprised you have had issues (although it is getting on a bit!)
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I guess I will find out when the guy takes the belts off and see what parts are on it! He couldnt tell me what brands he used, no paper work etc.. most people would remember if they used genuine rover/mg parts im sure!
Im not 100% if clutch is going or if its just me not giving enough oomph when I pull away, am used to driving a diesel but it was used for towing when Si owned it so could of worn, although he only had it a few months I believe.
Im not complaining though, as you say she is getting on but for her age drives brilliant. Oh and the engine top mount needs replacing as its worn. Not sure if thats a big issue really. Cheers
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I doubt they were in the time he owned it, too much of a job, and expense, and he wasn't technical - They were over on age when I sold it, but under on mileage. They were done with genuine MG Rover parts by Lates in 2009, the belts may have been Dayco.

Surprised clutch is playing up, not done the mileage, as they were changed in 2009 as well. - Again, the Slave and Master were changed, used Genuine Rover Parts - and the clutch kit was a high quality Borg and Beck. The DMF was not changed as that was spot on at the time.

In fact - the whole car was spot on when I sold it (apart from belts needing doing on age)- I'm very fussy, so I'm very surprised you have had issues (although it is getting on a bit!)
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No worries, I'm fairly sure at least the main belt will be branded Dayco - also if its the ones I put on, the date code on them will be 2009 or earlier, not later

I always struggled with the clutch control on that car - I assumed it was a 75 "thing" - its quite heavy.

I had never changed the top mount, so It could well be
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Cambelts all changed and noise now resolved.. thanks for everyones input
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