mmm... check that nothing is touching where it shouldnt - that belts etc arnt being interfered with, no loose hose touching anything etc.
check oil level too
Hey guys,
Drove the car last night just fine, tonight I start the car and I am greeted with a screwed up noise coming from the engine.
Please listen to the sample.
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resi...AnGOxuBJsLevb8
Does anyone have any idea what this noise is?? I quickly recorded it and turned it off.
Thanks
mmm... check that nothing is touching where it shouldnt - that belts etc arnt being interfered with, no loose hose touching anything etc.
check oil level too
Ok should the timing belt be .. like.. fully on the camshaft sprocket.... Im thinking yes.. but im not a professional mechanic.
btw thanks for the ideas Stan.
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Can anyone confirm that the image is not normal?
I've never looked at a VW timing belt but have worked on heaps of Fiat's, Lancia's and Alfa's
The timing belt does always not run in the dead center of the wheel
If there was a problem it would be off the wheel quicker than Tony can put his foot in his mouth
Listening to the audio recording,
there is a rapid and high pitched sound similar to parts interfering, it is concerning
Is this a manual - what happens if you push the clutch down? (checks the release bearing)
Here is an idea that may help - it's a bit daggy
Get a piece of wood - a broom stick or something
Press it against the water pump and then put your ear against the wood
Wood conducts sound really well and you will know when you've located the source
Next try the alternator
Not much point putting it on the head or rocker cover as there are heaps of moving parts all making sound there
You need to know what is normal and what is bad to make sense out of sounds from that area
You really need somebody that can help to have a look at it - take it into the workshop
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APR Stage II ECU - APR 3" exhaust down pipe & high flow catalyst
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yeah i wouldn't be driving it mate. could be something as single as a heat shield loose, or it could be something much more serious. id get it checked asap. btw my cam belt looks the same as yours so i don't think its that
Thanks Martin,
Ive contacted the guys at CVWC and they are going to take a look at it on Monday.
That timing belt is the same width as the wheel - it would be in trouble if it was partly off the wheel
When the belt is more skinny than the wheel - it could be left/centre/right
2012.1 Skoda Octavia VRS DSG Wagon - Carbonio cold air intake and pipe - HPA Motorsports BBK 355mm rotors 6 pot calipers
APR Stage II ECU - APR 3" exhaust down pipe & high flow catalyst
APR/HP Roll bars - Eibach springs and Bilstien shocks
Supaloy lower control arms - Enkei 18*8 Wheels
as always internet diagnosis is careful guessing at best for most - martin's suggestion of taking it to proper help is best.
Let us know how it goes
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