really annoying ticking/clicking noise...

[LivinLegend]

i seem to get this really annoying ticking noise coming from my engine when stationary and engine running, also fuel economy is no way as good as it should be are these to things related?

 

[cliosportcraig]

Ticking is probably your tappets (hydraulic lifters/cam followers) !! Dont think fuel economy is related !

 

[Red16]

Quote: Originally posted by LivinLegend on 03 April 2004

i seem to get this really annoying ticking noise coming from my engine when stationary and engine running, also fuel economy is no way as good as it should be are these to things related?

does it go away when you press the clutch pedal? if so its the clutch release bearing, nothing to worry about, its just really annoying!!!

 

[LivinLegend]

ive not noticed it go away when the clutch is down mate, but the sound is really annoying!!!

 

[BenR]

Where abouts in the engine bay?

Your engine uses tappets BTW.

 

[LivinLegend]

im not really sure never ceck to be honest dont know what im looking for? i can here it while sitting in the car stationary

 

[BenR]

not much help then lol.

Cant help you unless you help us

 

[LivinLegend]

i will check im off out in a minute so ill check and report back!! cheers

 

[JAY172]

tappets are adjustable on your 1.2. maybe your tappets want checking or is the noise from the cambelt/alternator belt area(shredding belt,noisy tensioner etc)

 

[LivinLegend]

i check where the noise is coming from and it seems to be the center of the engine, by the belt

 

[LivinLegend]

bumped just for jay!!

 

[JAY172]

the noise is from near the belts yes? is the aux belt slack or worn/damaged? could you remove the belt and then restart the engine. if the noise stops you know its the aux belt or something it runs(alternator etc) if the noise is still there then its from the cambelt(if its from there then check that asap)

 

[LivinLegend]

where would i find the aux belt? and is it safe to remove it and start the engine?

 

[JAY172]

can you post a pic of your engine bay so you could point out where the noise seems to be coming from and i could point out a few things to check. you can remove the aux belt and start the engine you just wont be charging the battery as the alternators not being turned. be ok to run for a minute to check to see if the noise has gone(would have thought if its the aux belt you would ba able to visibly see some damage or wear though)

 

[LivinLegend]

ok mate ill see if i can take some and post them up tomorrow night cheers buddy

 

[JAY172]

ok dude,just want to make sure were talking about the same things if you know what i mean.