Possibly manifold gasket, although that's usually more of a ticking noise.
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Yes, always been full of oil. We did overrun the last 50k service a little (2-3k? oops, new baby=distraction), but the car only over does town work and a long run at 75-80mph to London three times a year. My wife and I are what you'd class as regular family drivers. I ought to stress that I'm not sure normal people would notice, it's just that I am a bit of a petrolhead, and I listen out for little things like this. My wife would never, ever have noticed. Is there some hydraulic tappets under there? Is there anything that could just need a tweak, or is it a loose camshaft (no idea what I'm talking about really..)
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Is there some hydraulic tappets under there?
yes the book says they are.
I can only suggest if it is worrying to get a second opinion,its better to find out now before a belt breaks or something, i think you are doing the right thing by being slightly concerned.
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Well, we've sadly already had the alternator belt break, dragging the wiring loom into the spinning alternator wheel. Now that was a nasty bill - £570 or close to it. Always seems to be more expense with a Renault! I'm a bit bemused as to what to replace it with - we may have to live it out as the car has already depreciated heavily. Do quite like the early Multipla's, but does that make me a sucker for punishment!?
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Can anyone tell me what the breakdown of work is for on a Scenic at 45k - 55k? Thanks. We had a full service at 45k, and a minor one at 50k, but wondering what's involved...
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If it's hydraulic tappets like oldman says it could be that one or more has got gunged up. First try an engine flush and oil change with semi synthetic and if this doesn't work it's time to take off the rocker cover and find the loose tappet.
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