My local Peugeot garage (MSF) told me the rattly engine noises I am getting, is down to a faulty crankshaft pulley.
To replace the offending article they've quoted me £235.26, which sounds like a right royal rip-off to me, especially as their technician told me it's easy to fit.
Should I buy the part separately and have a pop myself, or would I be able to get a better deal from a local garage?
Thanks in advance
Jon
P.S. I can get a second hand pulley delivered with 30 warranty for about £39.
I can't see how a properly tightened crank pulley can rattle in the first place.
Dave Baker - Puma Race Engines
It can. The pulley bolt can bottom even though the correct washer is used. I couldn't believe it when it happened to me. I ignored it and when I eventually had a look, the keyway was knackered and the key was slowly starting to resemble a xflow offset key. I ended up bodging it with chemical metal and turning up a thicker pulley washer. Not pretty and I'm not looking forward to replacing the cambelt, but that's a year or so away.
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