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147 Cam variator needs replacing, couple of questions?
rickp101 wrote:
> Basically before I fork out all this cash is there any way I can tell > myself if it actually needs doing. Both garages have mentioned that it > is a big job as you have to remove this and that (I’m no car > mechanic!) but basically they just said that it is making a noise and > that is how they can tell it needs replacing. > > Can I check this noise for myself? What am I listening for and when? > The 2nd garage said the engine needed to be cold for them to tell how > long it makes a noise for. The noise sounds something like this: http://www.alfa156.net/tech/badvariator-alfa156-net.mp3 It sounds a bit like a diesel for a few secs after start up Hope this helps Tony |
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