Query from a member in Salisbury.
Our 1997 4WD diesel Bongo has developed a loud and worrying noise from the engine. It's not a squealing noise, it's not a box-full-of-nails noise. It can only be described as a "Rattly Bell" which goes faster when the engine is revved. Any ideas?
Strange Engine Noise
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Strange Engine Noise
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Re: Strange Engine Noise
Crankshaft pulley coming apart??
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2nd crankshaft damper stating to seperate,
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me three
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... ey#p637393
dont run the engine, its eating the front engine casing.!!!!!

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... ey#p637393
dont run the engine, its eating the front engine casing.!!!!!

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Ian, feel free to pass on my details (or vice versa) and I'll pop round to take a look 

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Cheers everyone. I will contact Mr D and pass on this info, including Simon's offer.
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Re: Strange Engine Noise
Light rattle could be imminent rocker arm /post failure...personal experience.