in 1999 I bought a clean looking 1.8 LX at auction for £250, it idled wonderfully quiet. but when I hit 2.5K i Got a rattle..
I went through everything short of the camshaft ( bought it but never fitted it as I stole my bro's engine )..
The most likely culprit is a failed follower, they were available from motor factors back then for about £16. Make sure they know it's a 1.8 CVH as 1.6 ones that cost £4 are no good.
It's an easy job, may be worth pulling them right after running and then checking the lenght with a micrometer to see if one is flaccid.
TT
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