Citroen Relay 2012 engine noise

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Citroen Relay 2012 engine noise

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Hi guys,

I've just started my Citroen Relay 2012 2.2 130 Hdi (puma C) from cold and discovered a slight smell in the cabin and an odd sound (sounds like something is loose and rattling?).

Couldn't attach vid but have uploaded it to vimeo:

Am fitting new dual mass and clutch next week but am unsure as to what this other sound can be. Its coming from the left of the engine bay and remains there regardless of clutch pedal position.

Sorry, I know this is fairly vague but does anyone have any suggestions as to what it could be?

Thanks

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Sounds like one of the injectors has come out/sitting loose.
Dont run it anymore until you have checked this as the bolts holding the injector clamps down can shear off in the head.
If you have gotten away with it without damaging the bolts fit new bolts with loctite & torque them down correctly.
The smell will be combustion gasses leaking out.
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Cheers Wheeler. Have asked around and injectors are definitely the most likely culprit.
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Morning update. Nothing seems loose to the touch. Could be the seals?

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Look around the base of the injectors, there may be a coal-like deposit that will show which one is leaking if it is a seal.
You should also be able to hear a 'chuffing' noise from it.
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all 4 have deposits to the point where both clamps are covered with the coal like stuff.

Is it normal for all for to br like this?
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Nope. Especially nope to all four. When mine went it was only one.
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Ok. Will get some new seals and get my mechanic to take a look.

Thanks for the help!
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Hope that cures it but don't forget Wheeler's advice re the clamp bolts, they are a very common problem with the 1.6 and can lead to far more serious problems with this engine - have a read through some of the relevant posts, it can be quite frightening.
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