'All Astras sound like that....'

[Sparkie]

Sound wouldn't be balancer shaft related would it? I agree it's a common zlet NVH sound but mine doesn't have it and interestingly it has had balance shafts removed....
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Could well be. A couple of mates have suggested the same thing, and casual viewing of youtube Astras does make it seem to be a normal Astra sound. I'm happy if it is, I'll just ignore it. Its there through the whole rev range now after the timing belt.

Took it into Holden regarding the bearing grinding after the new belt and they were adamant they couldn't hear it. Oh well. Just going to drive it now and not worry about it. Need some k's under the belt to start to like it again!