I owe it to all the users of this forum to post my solution as I have gained invaluable info since registering on the site. You may also notice this is only my first post.
So a little background;
I like the rest of you have had many problems and have replaced many parts;
2x O2 sensors
TDC sensor
Coolant temp sensor
4x Coils
top and dogbone engine mount
drive shafts
window regs
I have had a rattly depaser pulley on start up from cold and sometimes from starting from warm, the pulley would rattle when the engine starts and then stall. I would have to rev the engine slightly before the engine would then idle properly.
Nice, cheap and simple solution that worked for me (and I hope it works for you)
I did an oil change and added 2 cans of oil flush to the old oil and ran the car as instructed on the can.
I then did a mini service and hey presto!
Since then I have not heard a single peep from the pulley and the car has started first time, every time!
I can't believe this could be a coincidence but I'm sure others will try to tell me different, it has worked for me, that's all I'm saying and it could work for you!
Please post on here if my solution works!
I hope this helps guys, good luck and happy motoring!
Paul
, I don’t just mean dirty, it was horrible. ALSO, whilst changing the oil I removed the dephaser solenoid and gave this a good clean with WD40 and then dipped it in clean oil and replaced.