cv joint?

 

Could be the vvc mechanisms they tend to start doing this over time

 

Thank you. Is there anything I can do that might make it quieter or help, or is it an engine out job?

 

If you prove it’s that mate you can either try to change the mechs for a second hand pair (bit of a lottery because the second hand mech could do the same or be worse) or you could go all out if looking for performance and get a vvc blanking kit and change to solid cams instead of vvc cams which some people do , or if you can live with it just let it be and enjoy it for what it is , I have to admit looking at videos on here it can be rather irritating and makes it sound like a diesel engine

 

Check timings correct on both belt, also check condition of belts to ensure no teeth missing. had a 135 which had ticking noise got louder when accellerating, turned out teeth on timing belt were missing making the belt slip causing timing to be out.

 

I had a similar experience after I had my 1998 Mk 1 engine rebuilt. Not a VVC but I doubt that matters. The cause turned out to be the alternator belt tension. Tightened it up a bit and the noise went away. That was 6 years ago. No problem since.

 

Thank you everyone. I will take a look at these things and hope it makes a difference

 

If it sounds like a tapper(s), it might be.

I would start easy, by getting the engine really warm - say with a 20 mile drive.

Then dump the engine oil and change the filter.

Repeat the above again, and then see what you have.

 

Thank you.