Noisy in belt area

[ex-Chinese Dave]

Another day another noise to investigate…

The car had a 12 month service last week, passed its MOT without any advisories and the engine is working beautifully. However, I noticed in the last two days that there is a slight noise from the engine and I’ve just taken this video so that you can hopefully hear it. It seems to be coming from around the belts area. What do you think is causing this sound? You can just make it out in the background. I’m sure those of you who know this engine well will be able to hear it.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Sounds normal to me 🤔

 

[E11OOT]

Are you referring to that occasional clacky sound?

 

[ex-Chinese Dave]

Are you referring to that occasional clacky sound?

It’s in the background, bordering on a squeak but not quite there. If you were with the car you’d have no problem hearing it and where it’s coming from. It’s not coming from the head area.