Hi Guys,
I am a new member to this forum and this is my first post, after reading through some of the posts and topics i am hoping to be a regular visitor and contributing member in the future.
I currently own a 1998 V70R AWD but due to requiring more fuel economy i have reluctantly decided to sell it on, the good news is i am sticking with Volvo and buying a V70 D5 instead. I am hoping that you guys with your experience can help me with my question about a particular V70 D5 that i have been to view & test drive.
The car i have seen is a V70 D5 (2002 Reg with 139,000 Miles) which i really like and is within my budget, the car is pretty tidy but the only thing i have noticed is a slight metallic style ticking or tapping which seems to be coming from the middle to top of the engine and towards the right hand side if you are looking at the engine from the front of the car?
Does anyone have any idea what it could potentially be, is it anything to worry about? In your experienced opinions what do you think the potential causes could be? It sounds too faint to be a tappet style sound but not sure.
I don't know that much about the D5 engine to be fair so thought this would be on of the best places to ask. I do like the car and am considering buying it but understandably what i don't want is to end up with big bills for repairs as soon as i buy the car. Any responses are greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.
Cheers, Vern
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