Vauxhall Astra engine makes a tapping noise when idle

Car: Vauxhall Astra
Variant: 1.7 td
Model Year: 1998
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
the engine makes a tapping noise when idle, but if i press the clutch it stops
Posted: Aug 19, 2009 (15 years ago)
sounds like a thrustbearing or your clutch
Posted Aug 19, 2009 (15 years ago)

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