Put your clutch in and see if it disappears. My gearbox makes a similar noise in neutral cos the thrust bearings are worn. Is goes when the clutch is pressed in.

If that doesnt help try some wynns hydraulic valve lifter treatment stuff

 

Put your clutch in and see if it disappears. My gearbox makes a similar noise in neutral cos the thrust bearings are worn. Is goes when the clutch is pressed in.

I'm afraid that's back to front. The noise wouldn't be there when the clutch pedal is released as the thrust bearing isn't under any load. If it was knackered it would make a noise when the clutch pedal is pressed.

TBH something doesn't sound right in that engine bay, sounds as if something is loose or knocking against something. Have you looked under the car? I'd remove the cam covers and have a thorough check. Make sure the pulleys are on tight.

 

That's an interesting one, mine makes just about the same noise.
Upon cold starting my 1.4 has a rattle at the top end, which disappears after 15 seconds or so. Always upon cold starting.

I can't shed much light on your problem, the only thoughts i've had are tappets and perhaps the IMG internally leaking.
Does your car use any amount coolant? Mine doesn't appear too.


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That's an interesting one, mine makes just about the same noise.
Upon cold starting my 1.4 has a rattle at the top end, which disappears after 15 seconds or so. Always upon cold starting.

I can't shed much light on your problem, the only thoughts i've had are tappets and perhaps the IMG internally leaking.
Does your car use any amount coolant? Mine doesn't appear too.


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Hydraulic lifter filling up with oil. This happens to most cars over time.

 

My 1.4 makes the same noise in neutral. Press the clutch pedal in, the noise goes away. Release the clutch pedal again, the noise returns.
I was informed its caused by the clutch release bearing/bearings needing to be replaced. Which aparently involves a whole new clutch.

 

If the release bearing was knackered you wouldn't be able to select gears and neither do you need a new clutch just because of the release bearing as they can be replaced as a separate part, however it usually makes sense to replace the whole clutch while you are at it due to how much they cost and the work involved.

The noise you can hear is more likely the input shaft bearing on the gearbox, doesn't necessarily mean it's had it. I've had the same noise on several boxes even with new clutches and thrust bearings.

 

Cool, will look into a new clutch when I get paid.

Thanks Ashy

 

im gonna get it checked out tomoz, hopefully nothin too major, will just have to see, btw i have about 1k floatin about, could i do much with that to improve the car? gettin it soundin more meaty?

 

there saying that they will need to strip it down, could be hydrolic lifters? about £400 is that right?

 

Are they sure it needs doing. Depending on the milage is it worth having the head gasket replaced at the same time.

Possible bent or sticking valve?

 

mechanics are ****e lol, took it to a diff garage for a second opinion.. turns out it was the alternator, now replaced, now working fine!

 

That's a stroke of good luck. The cause was noisy bearings in the alternator?
Well done.

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yeah there was a baring loose, least it was nothing major

 

For the future I'd suggest you invest in a long metal rod of some kind, touch it to the front of your ear (the tragus - the flappy bit behind your sideburns ) and touch various parts of the engine.

That tecnique has helped me narrow down problems dozens of times before, it's really easy to hear buggered bearings or get a feel for the general vicinity of the vibration.