Noise from Engine

[Craig]

Well went out tonight to go to the shops and the undernoted is the noise coming from my car. This has now happened 3 times in the last 4 weeks. The noise just disappears on it's own and has last 20 secs and also over 30 mins... :rolleyes::argh::argh::ragin:

Not sure what is causing it, but I think I need to get it in to get checked out. :frown: Anyone any ideas what it could be ?

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[Scottie]

sounds like they fitted an early R56 throttle body when it was in at the workshop:p:p;);)

[Craig]

sounds like they fitted an early R56 throttle body when it was in at the workshop:p:p;);)

only sensible answers please... :argh::rolleyes::argh::moonie:

[minimad]

hi craig that sounds like the problem i had. check to see if the tapping noise is coming from the left hand side of the intercooler if so switch engine off and check what nick the tensioner belt's in, located just below the intercooler on the left hand side.i had to get mine replaced about a fortnight ago new belt fitted,problem solved and car running so much sweeter now. all the best:thumbs up:

[Craig]

Cheers Tony. Car is still under warranty and there are a couple of other issues, so will prob just get it checked in soon to get sorted. :thumbs up:

Thanks for your help :yes nod:

[Crombers]

Turn up your wireless :shut up: :rolleyes:

[Crombers]

and there are a couple of other issues

Here we go again :thud:

[bry_mini]

my car started making this noise today! from the left side of engine, loud taping noise like this!

did you get it fixed??? what was the problem?

[SimonC]

I had this problem.. Sounds abit like a tractor doesnt it?

BTW... I also very pissed due to bevy so if my typing is crap, I am sorry. Altought I think I am doing a splendid job at the moment.

As for the fix?> I added Oil and the sound has gone away... Have you checked our Oil? I am off to bed to die tomorrow morning. I ;; just check this tomorrow.

Simon signing out.

[bry_mini]

lol!!!!!!!!
yeah oil is fine, jst got a wee top up last week!


started the car 1st thing this mornin and the sound came on after about 20secs, sounds so bad, hopin it could be the belt as said above and not anything serious!
gona take it down to my local garage about midday, hope its safe to drive :(

[Craig]

I found out what this was, forgot to report back :blush:

Mr Noble diagnosed it when my car was up at Minimax HQ a few weeks back. It is the timing chain tensioner. It is a small part that keeps tension in the chain and is ratchet based with oil that runs thro the middle. The tensioner is getting stuck and not pushing against the chain causing it to rattle or slap. when you rev the engine it will go away as the extra oil being pushed thro pushes the tensioner out against the chain. So in short it shouldn't be doing any damage, but I would get it changed. I am going to get this done when my car is in for it's MOT in July as it has been in twice at Eastern and they failed to fix it despite me telling them EXACTLY what needed replaced... :frown: They told me the car needed oil the last time !!!!

[bry_mini]

cheers!!! it sounds exactly like that!! any idea what cost is involved in fixing this?

[Craig]

cheers!!! it sounds exactly like that!! any idea what cost is involved in fixing this?

I know the part is only about £30 but I don't know how much it will cost to replace... It all depends how much it is "buried" in the car :lol: A local garage will be able to do it no probs, maybe ask them for a quote... ;)

[bry_mini]

thanks! :thumbs up:

[bry_mini]

hmmm...noise has went away today lol!

[Livi]

Craig,

How did you get on with service today? i know you need to come back, plus i know its also a good drive for you to come visit.

Was good seeing you the day though! :thumbs up:

[Craig]

I must say I was treated VERY well today by JC's at Dundee ;). They diagnosed the problem as I said and are ordering the parts;). The car should be sorted before the trip to Oxford :thumbs up:

I can't say enough about the way I was dealt with and it was good to see you David ;)