Ticking noise on cold start up. (vid)

[AndyStew]

Recently my car has started to make this loudish ticking noise when I start it from cold. After a minute it starts to fade then after a couple it's away.

Seems to be coming from the belt area and to be honest they are due to be changed so was hoping that would rectify it but if it's anything else hoping someone would be able to identify what's up.

Here's a video anyway I just took so it's dark.





Also just remembered, it was serviced at the end of last year and had never had this problem before then. Thanks.

 

[peanuthead]

Well doesn't sound like the dephaser to me. I would say either the water pump or buggered tensioner on one of the belts

 

[AndyStew]

I thought I could have been the dephaser too but after a search on here it doesn't seem to be.

 

[kristianbowler]

noisy alternator pulley or slipping belt? Seem to speed up as you push your foot on the accelerator

 

[AndyStew]

Thanks for reply guys. The noise goes completely away after only a few minutes, would that happen with anything that's been mentioned or would the noise be there constantly?

 

[krappy]

I have had this same noise for a while now - started not long after my previous service when both belts were done.

I forgot to ask about it at my recent service and it wasn't picked up on as it probably didn't happen due to the engine not being cold - is it something that should be looked at sooner rather than later?

 

[mr.pink87]

I'd let a specialist have a look at this. Probably a fault in the aux belt system wich can lead to bigger problems. Failed aux belt getting ripped into the cambelt => pulleys slipping => valve says hello to piston => $$$