My model of MX-5 is: NC (2010 20th Anniversary) I’m based near: Newport, South Wales I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: Tapping/rattle sound from the engine. Hoping someone can help. Acquired my NC a year ago where the previous owner had what she called a ‘metallic tapping’ nois…

I would read this below and similar stories and have a look first at the pulley(s) of the auxiliary belt [image] NC Engine knock when warm Engine, Transmission, Exhaust etc My model of MX-5 is: __2007 2.0 sport I’m based near: __Huddersfield I’m looking for te…

My metallic rattle disappeared when I slipped the serpentine belt off. Idler and tensioner pulleys were on the way out at 90,000 miles. Relatively cheap fix and it was my first job as a process of elimination.

2010 NC Tapping/rattle from engine

Technical Area Engine, Transmission, Exhaust etc

MickAP 31 May 2026 16:25 2

I would read this below and similar stories and have a look first at the pulley(s) of the auxiliary belt