Need some quick advice!

[phil6180]

Yeasterday evening started to hear a strange noise coming from engine bay!

Opened up the bonnet and it is like a squeaking/rubbing noise coming from the top of the engine, sounds like the belt.

Can anyone tell me what it might be?

Thanks guys,

Phil

 

[phil6180]

come on guys.....

 

[pete bann]

lose cambelt??

 

[phil6180]

Wouldnt that effect performance and idling though???

Performance and idling are fine by the way.

 

[pete bann]

erm, depends on how lose i suppose.

a squeaking/rubbing noise - is it happening at idle, harsh accelaration??

Is there a slight wheezing noise or clicking or is it just banging and rubbing??

 

[phil6180]

it is constant, no clicking or banging, just rubbing and slight squeaking

 

[phil6180]

doesnt increase with engine speed either

 

[Clio16vPaul]

with the engine running spray WD40 or s similar water despersant (not oil) onto the belt on the drivers side of the engine, thats probably the one doing it, it should stop, may come back and it will need doing again.

But whatever you do dont spray anything on the cam belt, not that you can anyway without fiddling.

It could be something else but its a usual target for noises, you should be able to see it down betwenn the engine and other gubbins.

 

[phil6180]

thanks Paul, i will give it a go and let you know