Vauxhall Astra Coupe/Convertible - Tapping noise from Astra 1.8 VVT engine

Honest John Back Room » Technical matters
View Threaded
Fri 2 Sep 2011 14:26
Vauxhall Astra Coupe/Convertible - Tapping noise from Astra 1.8 VVT engine - Bagsy31

Hi,

I am have put a deposit on a 56/07 Astra TwinTop with a 1.8i VVT engine. To be safe I had it insepcted by an engineer last week and a tapping noise was flagged up from the engine. The report stated:

"Engine oil level - is at the minimum level on the dipstick. Noise level (cold) - upon start up there was an engine rattle, also on engine tick over at first there was an intermittent tapping. This developed into a constant tapping that continued throughout."

Could anyone suggest the cause, and whether I should continue with the purchase or ask for my deposit back.

Thanks

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Fri 2 Sep 2011 22:55
Vauxhall Astra Coupe/Convertible - Tapping noise from Astra 1.8 VVT engine - Peter.N.

I would suggest hydraulic tappets. Does it have history? Have the oil changes been done regularly and on time? How many miles has it done?

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Thu 8 Sep 2011 16:40
Vauxhall Astra Coupe/Convertible - Tapping noise from Astra 1.8 VVT engine - piston power

It's an 07 plate with engine problems and low oil?

It's been thrashed from day one. walk away take your cash buy a decent one.

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Sat 29 Oct 2011 17:46
Vauxhall Astra Coupe/Convertible - Tapping noise from Astra 1.8 VVT engine - roosterbooster

most likely to be cam gears common fault only happens on first start up from cold,can happen when hot at idle speed

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Sat 29 Oct 2011 18:40
Vauxhall Astra Coupe/Convertible - Tapping noise from Astra 1.8 VVT engine - gordonbennet

Agree with PP, if this is the standard of the vehicle when presented for sale than goodness what it's care has been like in service.

Go and find one that's been looked after properly.

Edit. two months ago and the OP hasn't been back, note to self, check the date of the thread.

Edited by gordonbennet on 29/10/2011 at 18:41

Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.

The Good Garage Guide