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Pixel · 11-08-2007, 11:34 AM

When I bought my car there was a unusual sound from the engine, it didn't sound bad but it was different. I just assumed that maybe I was used to the 1.2 petrol engine sound and then that was just the 2.0 turbo sound. The seller assured me that it was normal and the air-filter does make it sound a lot different.

Most people tell me its fine and agree that its the air filter but my brother (who knows a little bit about cars but not a huge lot so I'm not sure if hes right) tells me the engine is tapping and the sound does actually sound like someone is tapping a door, lol.

Could this be the air-filter?

If its tapping, what is tapping (from an engine point of view), it is expensive to get fixed?

Thanks in advance guys,

Pix.

11-08-2007, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pixel Moderator Road burner Car: Ford Fiesta Zetec-S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Wales Posts: 420	Engine Tapping When I bought my car there was a unusual sound from the engine, it didn't sound bad but it was different. I just assumed that maybe I was used to the 1.2 petrol engine sound and then that was just the 2.0 turbo sound. The seller assured me that it was normal and the air-filter does make it sound a lot different. Most people tell me its fine and agree that its the air filter but my brother (who knows a little bit about cars but not a huge lot so I'm not sure if hes right) tells me the engine is tapping and the sound does actually sound like someone is tapping a door, lol. Could this be the air-filter? If its tapping, what is tapping (from an engine point of view), it is expensive to get fixed? Thanks in advance guys, Pix. __________________ Remember, You cant spell Slaughter without Laughter!