Urgent? Bird-Tweeting noise from engine bay...
#1
Urgent? Bird-Tweeting noise from engine bay...
hi all,
really not sure about this one, but the scoob has developed a weird noise over the past few days, which I can only describe as a bird tweeting under the bonnet...
Weird I know, it sounds dead regular along with the burble at idle, and it obviously rises with revs - any suggestions??? At idle it's doing the regular kind-of 5-8 tweets per second.
I know this sounds VERY weird, but my paraniod head tells me a belt is about to go. Ok, Ok, I suppose something needs lube-ing more likely but I have no idea!!!
thanks all
dave
ps. and yes, I have checked the scoop for birds!
really not sure about this one, but the scoob has developed a weird noise over the past few days, which I can only describe as a bird tweeting under the bonnet...
Weird I know, it sounds dead regular along with the burble at idle, and it obviously rises with revs - any suggestions??? At idle it's doing the regular kind-of 5-8 tweets per second.
I know this sounds VERY weird, but my paraniod head tells me a belt is about to go. Ok, Ok, I suppose something needs lube-ing more likely but I have no idea!!!
thanks all
dave
ps. and yes, I have checked the scoop for birds!
#4
thanks for the suggestions guys... to be honest it does sound belt related. Although wouldn't have much of a clue on the DV side of things!?
Without sounding like a divvy, what's the belt at the very front do, the one that's not covered?
I'll see if I can get a better idea of the location tomorrow, and check to see if everything is tense/tight
Without sounding like a divvy, what's the belt at the very front do, the one that's not covered?
I'll see if I can get a better idea of the location tomorrow, and check to see if everything is tense/tight
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Originally Posted by MrDBM
reading that again, what's a dry cambelt thingy anyway?
More likely the anciallary belt (one at the front that's not covered). If the noise get worse if you start turning the wheel, or put your full beam on -chances are it's that.
If you have air-conditioning, that is run by another belt...if the noise gets worse when turning on the a/c. Then the problem is with that.
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#8
quick update guys...
right then, in typical Scooby style the noise has completely disappeared this morning!!! <homer simpson> stoopid car <homer simpson>
this must be down to one of two things, either 1) the bit of wd40 applied to the area last night OR 2)only appears on warm engine...
Here's hoping it's 1) !!!
thanks loads for the replies guys, very much appreciated!!!
dave
right then, in typical Scooby style the noise has completely disappeared this morning!!! <homer simpson> stoopid car <homer simpson>
this must be down to one of two things, either 1) the bit of wd40 applied to the area last night OR 2)only appears on warm engine...
Here's hoping it's 1) !!!
thanks loads for the replies guys, very much appreciated!!!
dave
#9
I've got a similar 'squeak'
it's driving me bloody mad...i'm not even enjoying the car at the moment cos of it. Car has been to dealer 3 times...twice it came back, was fine for 3 days and then started again.
3rd time they replaced a pulley I believe (all under warranty and without any hassle) - though they initially said it was a belt needed replacing.
But it's come back AGAIN! Car is in for rear spoiler next week so going to have another word.
Normally only hear it when the car is warm.
it's driving me bloody mad...i'm not even enjoying the car at the moment cos of it. Car has been to dealer 3 times...twice it came back, was fine for 3 days and then started again.
3rd time they replaced a pulley I believe (all under warranty and without any hassle) - though they initially said it was a belt needed replacing.
But it's come back AGAIN! Car is in for rear spoiler next week so going to have another word.
Normally only hear it when the car is warm.
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