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Ah, had mine for 4 weeks and already the bearings on one of the tensioners are stuffed. It sounds like a helicopter... have a listen. http://jabsoft.co.uk/dscf0008.wavhttp://jabsoft.co.uk/dscf0008.wav

Renault came out to pick-up my poorly 172 this morning. On the back of the low-loader they had my replacement car for the time being. A Meganne. Heres the thing: I like the shape, but theyve given me a 1.4 and i suspect it weighs over a ton and a half :( I think I can run faster than that...

I had the AA out today and he seems to reckon its something to do with the tensioners too. Maybe the bearings? Im off to Renault in Watford tomorrow morning so hopefully theyll tell me what its all about and fix it. Ive actually recorded the sound it makes. It sounds quite ropey (about 86k...

Hi Ben, Yeah I kept hearing about this, and I checked today and it all seems nice and tighe. Im actually thinking that one of the tensioners has given up the ghost now. Bit worried to drive it.

The noise sounds bad doesnt it! Thank you very much for everyones help. Especially Paul and cheesebox. Guess Ill get the AA to take it over tomorrow. For now Im gonna have to face being in an old 106... poo... :sick:

I sounds possible that two parts could be rubbing. It does sounds like it comes from the area where the belts are. The sounds seems to lessen as the revs increase. Either that or it stays the same and it drowned out by the normal engine noise. It doesnt seem to happen when its first started, but...

Ok heres the noise. http://www.jabsoft.co.uk/DSCF0008.WAV

Id appreciate it mate. Its kind of a rhythmic squeeking / rubbing sound comming from the left hand side of the engine as you look at it. It almost sounds like something is shaking. Ill go make a recording if itd help.

Thanks Jonathan, It does sound like its comming from that area. I think Ill maybe call out the AA to have a peek today. Even worse; Ill have to get the missus to drive today in the 106 :(

The noise sounds bad doesnt it! Thank you very much for everyones help. Especially Paul and cheesebox. Guess Ill get the AA to take it over tomorrow. For now Im gonna have to face being in an old 106... poo... :sick:

I sounds possible that two parts could be rubbing. It does sounds like it comes from the area where the belts are. The sounds seems to lessen as the revs increase. Either that or it stays the same and it drowned out by the normal engine noise. It doesnt seem to happen when its first started, but...

Ok heres the noise. http://www.jabsoft.co.uk/DSCF0008.WAV

Id appreciate it mate. Its kind of a rhythmic squeeking / rubbing sound comming from the left hand side of the engine as you look at it. It almost sounds like something is shaking. Ill go make a recording if itd help.

Thanks Jonathan, It does sound like its comming from that area. I think Ill maybe call out the AA to have a peek today. Even worse; Ill have to get the missus to drive today in the 106 :(

Steve, if theres a 172 in your mums driveway, dont worry, its mine ;) I actually quite like the front end on the mk1s. The two slits under the headlights look kinda mean. I saw a Mk2 going into Harpenden once, and got a nod from the driver. I go to Harpenden all the time, but I never see him...

Incidentally, after some more googling it sounds like it may be the water pump. Anyone know what side of the engine its on? I hear its a bumper off job!

Hi mike, Same here, Oddly enough. Bloody Silver Mk1s ;)

Im often about that way actually. If i see a Dirty Valver Ill flash the fogs. Thanks for having a go at the prob. mate. Any help is always good help! Im gonna go try at least get it in the garage next week, Ive got to go back to work on the 6th :( Then i wont have time. Hope driving it doesnt...

Steve, if theres a 172 in your mums driveway, dont worry, its mine ;) I actually quite like the front end on the mk1s. The two slits under the headlights look kinda mean. I saw a Mk2 going into Harpenden once, and got a nod from the driver. I go to Harpenden all the time, but I never see him...

Sorry for posting this in two places, but I messed typed it in the wrong place to start with :confused: My 172 has started making the strangest of noises. Coming from the left side of the engine. A mechanical wobbling sound. Almost sounds like a loose mounting or something! Does anyone have...

Yeah I had a rather good poke about tonight with a torch. It sounds like its actually in the engine. Hope its just an engine mount. Im very close to St. Albans. What about you?

Hi mike, Same here, Oddly enough. Bloody Silver Mk1s ;)

Hi Steve, Im thinking its something engine related.The problem is there when the car isnt moving too. It sounds like the side where all the belts reside. Cheers.

Im often about that way actually. If i see a Dirty Valver Ill flash the fogs. Thanks for having a go at the prob. mate. Any help is always good help! Im gonna go try at least get it in the garage next week, Ive got to go back to work on the 6th :( Then i wont have time. Hope driving it doesnt...

My 172 has started making the strangest of noises. Coming from the left side of the engine. A mechanical wobbling sound. Almost sounds like a loose mounting or something! Does anyone have any experince of this? Is this a common 172 fault? It doesnt seem to affect the power or any other...

Yeah I had a rather good poke about tonight with a torch. It sounds like its actually in the engine. Hope its just an engine mount. Im very close to St. Albans. What about you?

Hi Steve, Im thinking its something engine related.The problem is there when the car isnt moving too. It sounds like the side where all the belts reside. Cheers.

My 172 has started making the strangest of noises. Coming from the left side of the engine. A mechanical wobbling sound. Almost sounds like a loose mounting or something! Does anyone have any experince of this? Is this a common 172 fault? It doesnt seem to affect the power or any other...

Im near hertford... so not too far off. Red 172. Im sometimes over sawbridgeworth way. Will give you a flash if I see you.

Im near hertford... so not too far off. Red 172. Im sometimes over sawbridgeworth way. Will give you a flash if I see you.