Don't use that mechanic again.
Sv tensioners fail, it is common fail on the sv engine. I'd check the front tensioner as that is the that usually goes. Easy to id big and little end noise.
Completely agree. Mechanic sounds dodgy.
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Don't use that mechanic again.
Sv tensioners fail, it is common fail on the sv engine. I'd check the front tensioner as that is the that usually goes. Easy to id big and little end noise.