172 Sounds Like a Diesel

[Lecko]

Hi I'm new go easy on me

I've had a search on here for this problem, and there seem to be quite a few answers

Basically I bought a 2002 172 today, went on a test drive it was fine and drove beautifully

I got back home though and noticed it sounded like a diesel car when just sat on idle, this was not apparent when I finished the test drive though

I opened the bonnet and the sound is coming from where the cover is (it's not the cover rattling btw)

Basically it just sounds like a diesel when warm, all I'd like to know is what could it be? is it ok to drive still?

Oh and I have no clue about cars (I work in IT)

Thanks in advance!

 

[leeds_182]

Sounds like the dephaser mate. I had exactly the same problem with mine when I pulled up home after driving it.

 

[Lecko]

whats the rough cost of getting it sorted? will it get worse if I use the car?

 

[leeds_182]

Check this thread out as I did a video of mine as well;

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?608641-Clio-quot-Massey-Ferguson-quot-172-Cup-*Vid*

 

[leeds_182]

I think the part is £170 alone.

 

[Lecko]

cheers mate, sounds like mine! spoke to the buyer and he assured me when he had a basic service the garage said it was nowt to worry about? and he's drove it like it for a bit,

So annoying the car is mint aswell,

some on here seem to be saying it will be ok to drive still and some say don't?

 

[leeds_182]

I got mine sorted but I was having the belts done so made sense.

Tbh I'd have to get it done as would do my head in!

 

[fletch8]

not sure if you can drive it or not

but dephaser doing, then add the belst on and your talking 500 - 550 unfortunately mate

 

[Lecko]

Yeh, I think I'll get it done asap, only had it half a day and it's doing my head in, drives superb though! Just need to shift my other car to pay for the work now!

 

[The Fatty]

Have you taken it to renault? I thought mine was going (even posted a video of it and everything) so went to renault, and they said that just how the engine sounded. they even started up another 182 for me which sounded exactly the same! Apparently these engine sound quite noisy anyway, so its worth getting a professionsal opinion before getting it done.

 

[Lecko]

Will do nice one!

 

[Gaz_]

f**k taking it to Renault

www.birchdown.co.uk

http://www.btmperformance.com/

http://www.519automotive.co.uk/

http://www.ren-tech.co.uk/

One of them will see you right

 

[MartinR]

as said above mate and i have dropped a couple more in the list G@z done

www.birchdown.co.uk

http://www.btmperformance.com/

http://www.519automotive.co.uk/

http://www.totalcontrolracing.com/

http://www.diamondmotors.co.uk/

http://www.ren-tech.co.uk/


One of them will see you right

 

[MartinR]

don't use renault

 

[Lecko]

Might try and get it over to BTM as thats the closest to me, I'm in Hinckley, Leicestershire,

Don't suppose there is any recommendations around these parts?

 

[The Fatty]

as said above mate and i have dropped a couple more in the list G@z done

www.birchdown.co.uk

http://www.btmperformance.com/

http://www.519automotive.co.uk/

http://www.totalcontrolracing.com/

http://www.diamondmotors.co.uk/

http://www.ren-tech.co.uk/


One of them will see you right

Yep, agree with this, provided you live near one of them! Being based in North Devon, the best I can do is renault!

 

[MicKPM]

Might try and get it over to BTM as thats the closest to me, I'm in Hinckley, Leicestershire,

Don't suppose there is any recommendations around these parts?

Yeah www.diamondmotors.co.uk - We're at junction 25 of the M1 so not very far at all.

Mick

 

[Lecko]

Cheers mick, some good pricing there, how much extra is it for the dephaser if your doing the timing belt anyway? on a 172 (2002 Model,Non Cup)

 

[MicKPM]

Price with dephaser pulley is £580 matey and includes a minor service.

Mick

 

[Lecko]

Nice one, just got to shift my old motor to fund it now

Cheers

 

[MichaelButler]

I am also in the Hinckley area, I took my 182 to 519automotive for the belts change, bit of a drive but well worth it, very good level of service and I would recommend.

 

[Lecko]

Cool, I just got quoted £720 by the garage I usually use for what Mick @ Diamond does for £580

Be in touch with Mick as soon as I've sold my BMW

 

[noddy1]

just been and picked up my car and found the same it was fine on test drive had it up to temp and left it when we got back just drove the 65 mile back home and now it sounds like a diesel is this something that happend's when there sat a while

anyone know of somewhere in north yorkshire to get it fixed

 

[leeds_182]

just been and picked up my car and found the same it was fine on test drive had it up to temp and left it when we got back just drove the 65 mile back home and now it sounds like a diesel is this something that happend's when there sat a while

anyone know of somewhere in north yorkshire to get it fixed

Hello mate, as far as I'm aware there is nowhere in north Yorkshire that is particularly reputable. I got some quotes from queens service station and rs Murray in Leeds and they were both quite expensive (I was getting belts changed at same time). In the end I decided to take the car to Btm performance in Birmingham as they were highly rated and quite a bit cheaper then anyone local. As has been mentioned in this thread, diamond motors are also highly rated as well as birchdown.

When it comes to stuff like this I personally think it's worth travelling to a decent specialist to make sure it's done right.

Ps welcome to the club - another selby owner!

 

[noddy1]

thanks looks like it will be a phone call to Btm get it looked at so i can have peace of mind and not worry that i bought the wrong car !

i'm sure you will see me about the place say hi if you spot me .

 

[leeds_182]

thanks looks like it will be a phone call to Btm get it looked at so i can have peace of mind and not worry that i bought the wrong car !

i'm sure you will see me about the place say hi if you spot me .

Will do mate. I think diamond motors is a bit closer but it's upto you. I couldn't fault Btm for the work they did on my cup.

 

[Lecko]

Price with dephaser pulley is £580 matey and includes a minor service.

Mick

Does that include VAT?

 

[leeds_182]

Does that include VAT?

As far as I know it does mate. If you email through the diamond motors website you get a quick response.

 

[MicKPM]

That's £580 fully inclusive with no hidden extras. This price will most likely be changing slightly in the new year so if you want to take advantage of the lower price I'd book it this week.

Mick

 

[pendulumx]

My 172 sounded like a diesel when warm. It sounded like a taxi for a few months. I suspected dephaser. But the oil was overdue so I changed it, and the noise immediately died down! No noise can be heard at all inside the car when stationary, whereas it was very noticeable before! Maybe an oil change is worth a shot.

 

[Lecko]

it's had a brand new oil and filter change.. just trying to sort the cash now for the work