jimmy
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Aug 8, 2002
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- 2,316
- Location
- Northamptonshire
- Car
- Discovery 3 TDV6, Discovery 300TDi - Plaything!
I have noticed a rattling noise from the front end of the engine along with a vibration at 3000-3500rpm. This started about a week ago. I got a friend to have a quick look and he suspected the water pump or fan belt tensioner pulley.
We removed the belt and started the engine, the noise was gone. We could also feel a fair bit of movement in the water pump pulley.
The dealer has agreed to have a look and will probably fix it on warranty, but they can't do it until the 21st.
I can get a water pump and my mate to help fit it for £50 all in, what would you do? Fix it yourself, wait for the dealer to do it, or insist they do it quicker?
Don't know what to do.............
We removed the belt and started the engine, the noise was gone. We could also feel a fair bit of movement in the water pump pulley.
The dealer has agreed to have a look and will probably fix it on warranty, but they can't do it until the 21st.
I can get a water pump and my mate to help fit it for £50 all in, what would you do? Fix it yourself, wait for the dealer to do it, or insist they do it quicker?

Don't know what to do.............