Tapping noise

[Louroberts]

Ive got a 2010 twingo and theres a tapping noise coming from the engine when i accelerate, once i take my foot off the accelerator the noise stops. It sounds as though something is loose in the engine? Any ideas guys?

 

[tommy89]

Does it happen in every gear?

Under all types of acceleration or just hard?

Do you have the 1.2 or 133?

Sorry for all the questions - just I had a problem on my 1.2 in 5th gear only - was something to do with the gearbox noise baffles.

 

[singlespeed]

Blowing exhaust manifold / gasket can sometimes sound like a tapping noise. Obviously a lot quieter when the throttle is closed

Beware of some exhaust specialists as you could be needing an entire exhaust system and probably brakes too.