Hi All, my 2008 FL2 has a metallic tapping noise (much like tappets on a old petrol car) it happens when I accelerate in all gears but if I slowly (Sunday afternoon driving) progress the speed its OK, this is heard whilst driving with the windows down. I'm edging to a worn throttle body but before I replace has anybody else come across this ?

Last edited by Saints & Sinners on 21st Jul 2016 11:15 am. Edited 1 time in total

bit of a curve ball, but have you checked the tyre tread for things like nails or caught stones,  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Yes Mate, all checked and nothing. checked underneath for anything likely to tap/flap when in motion and again nothing. thanks for the reply.

If it's with the windows down the vacuum pump and fuel pump can make quite a racket on tickover and low revs . Try listening with the bonnet open (while parked of course). They're on the right hand side as you look from front. If that sounds the same could be what it is.

JGH99 Freelander 2 GS Stornoway Grey
Jan 2007 Bought 71,000 miles. Currently 149,300 miles.

I once had this on an old escort, It turned out to be a cracked piston.

JGH99 done that at tickover it's fine, just on the acceleration.

Roadhog.......Your just full of the joys of Summer! lol! ....nope its not a cracked piston

I would suspect the electric throttle! Mine made a noise like that just before it failed!

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Small Stone trapped on heat shield creates a irritating noise. Mentioned on here somewhere but I had it as well. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
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