noise coming from cambelt

1. Matt1-vts Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Poplar, london Posts: 261

   #1 26th May 2010, 14:21

   There is a tapping noise coming from my cambelt area. Sounds like its under the casing, does that mean time for new cambelt. Saxos done 60k but dont know if its been changed yet.. Also there is a loud noise coming the 16v box things do you know what that could be.. Thanks guys
2. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #2 26th May 2010, 14:26

   The cambelt gives no audible warning before it lets go but at 60K I would be changing it anyway mate. The 16v Box you talk about - I guess is the cam covers - noise in this area, ie tapping might be solved with a good service or failing that a new set of cam followers (you can not manually adjust then like the 8v engine).
3. lineo444 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Mansfield / huddersfield. Posts: 295 106 gti

   #3 26th May 2010, 14:26

   sounds to me like the belt is hitting the casing.. possibly come loose.. mine did it when the tensioner wasnt tight enough, but if it hasnt been changed recently.. id advise getting it changed asap, if theres any sort of noise/wear on it do it.
   
   If you want to check yourself, there are about 4 or 5 allen key bolts (assuming its a 16v)that hold the cambelt cover on, undo them and you will be able to pull the cover apart enough to see if there is any wear on the belt.
4. Matt1-vts Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Poplar, london Posts: 261

   #4 26th May 2010, 14:31

   So the tapping could be belt come loose, its only started yesterday, its a constant tapping loud enough to hear from inside of the car
5. Matt1-vts Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Poplar, london Posts: 261

   #5 26th May 2010, 22:45

   is it safe to drive or should i leave it..
   it sound like coming from the cambelt,
   might be coming from under the cambelt but i
   dont know whats there as cant see under it.
6. user_39821 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2009 Uckfield, East Sussex Posts: 3362 Citroen saxo 1.4 furio

   #6 26th May 2010, 22:48

   Well if it goes then it's big time damage, especially if it's at valve overlap you will blow the head up, hopefully just the gasket. But no it isn't good.
7. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #7 27th May 2010, 11:37

   Just get someonw who knows whats what to change the belt and listen to the tapping noise as well mate. If it snaps you will regret messing about looking for answers on here.
8. jon748 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Posts: 116

   #8 27th May 2010, 12:54

   noise from in there is bad news mate dont drive it until its checked it could be the belt splitting and hitting the cover if it snaps chi ching
9. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

   #9 27th May 2010, 16:02

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Matt1-vts There is a tapping noise coming from my cambelt area. Sounds like its under the casing, does that mean time for new cambelt. Saxos done 60k but dont know if its been changed yet.. Also there is a loud noise coming the 16v box things do you know what that could be.. Thanks guys

   Have you not even taken the top cover off for a look? 2 x 10mm bolts, its easier than posting on here expecting us know what it is
10. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

    #10 27th May 2010, 16:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Stevo123 The cambelt gives no audible warning before it lets go but at 60K I would be changing it anyway mate. The 16v Box you talk about - I guess is the cam covers - noise in this area, ie tapping might be solved with a good service or failing that a new set of cam followers (you can not manually adjust then like the 8v engine).

    Im afraid it does. I had a cambelt go on a Escort and it make a terrible thwacking sound before it went plug.
11. Matt1-vts Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Poplar, london Posts: 261

    #11 27th May 2010, 17:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Railroader Have you not even taken the top cover off for a look? 2 x 10mm bolts, its easier than posting on here expecting us know what it is

    I was just asking!! To see if anyone on here has or had the same problems. I last remembered thats what forums are for, if I took the head or the 16v box off I would probs make things worse