k2supra Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) Going to sort this tomorrow, so I will update what the problem was. Any takers for what the cause? Occurs only in low idle after engine is warmed up, car is TT Auto. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=373516682746951 Edit: Let me provide further amplifying information. Cambelt was changed 8K miles ago 7 years ago by first owner, while having the radiator flushed after startup, heard a low rattle noise originating from the cambelt cover area. This only occurs after engine is warmed up and when switching from high idle to low idle, lasting through low idle. After getting home the car was parked for about a week and after picking up some food on a short trip, noticed while in the drive that the rattle had become more prominent. So far I have checked tension on belts while off, all pulleys gears checked for damage, took sparkplug cover off to check for interference, but no luck as to the actual source of the noise as of yet. Update: Problem solved, It turned out to be the serpentine (aux) belt tensioner, after replacing the tensioner the car is running nice and smooth. Edited February 2, 2013 by k2supra added video (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Tech section is going downhill etc ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Tech section is going downhill etc ..... amplified info added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 The video doesn't work dude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 get it warm so its doing it, shut it down, remove the aux belt, run it very briefly, check for the noise, if it's gone, turn it off and have a grope of each pulley and check they are running smooth. Alternator bearing is a possibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Blind guessing, I'd be suspecting the water-pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 You checked crank pulley? Heard of the tipex test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Does the food you picked up play any part in this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 You checked crank pulley? Heard of the tipex test? Crank pulley squeaks rather than rattles. I'm going with........can you get a video of the noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Not heard of the tipex, but looked it up so I will try the tipex test, It's been hard to narrow down from where exactly its coming from. Initial thought was bad aux belt tensioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Does the food you picked up play any part in this? I hope not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Alternator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Crank pulley squeaks rather than rattles. I'm going with........can you get a video of the noise? I put a video in the first post, not showing up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 video fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I retract my alternator comment after seeing the video. It sounds like grinding or a bearing type noise from the video, although videos can make it sound completely different than 'real' life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Run it without the auxilary belt for a few seconds and see if you can hear it then or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Im saying aux belt tensioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Im saying aux belt tensioner. same thing i was thinking as well..will find out for sure tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Update: Problem solved, It turned out to be the serpentine (aux) belt tensioner, after replacing the tensioner the cars is running nice and smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Im saying aux belt tensioner. Dont mention it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Where is the vid mine making a odd noise too when warm idle would like to see if its the same sort of noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 I'll add video again tomorrow, not sure why it keeps disappearing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Any chance of that vid or link mate? Just want to see if its the same I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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