Engine noise

[Uberwagon]

I have a noise from the front end, the cambelt, auxiliary belt and dephaser were done 2 years ago.

Is this a sign of alternator, idler, just normal ?

I’ll have a proper nose about when I can on Wednesday. No noises at all when you put a few revs on etc. just wanting to check incase this is a telltale of imminent tensioner or idler death etc.

Dave!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Internet diagnosis are never the best. But it sounds a bit like mine did when the water pump was on its way out.

 

[mumpy]

Does it do it when it is warm? Also does the sound change when you turn the steering wheel etc? Do you know if it was a genuine belt kit that was used last time (and if they also changed the water pump etc.)

 

[Uberwagon]

It is more noticeable when warm.

As far as I’m aware it was a genuine kit used, I have no way of confirming this though.

Not sure if the sound changes when turning the wheel, I’ll have a play tomorrow.

The power steering pump is a little Whiney when cold but after 30 seconds that goes away. I was going to do a PS fluid change soon mainly as I don’t have a record of it being changed.

New car to me, new noises so a bit of paranoia haha

Dave!