Guru Singh CLK 2005 Clicking sound

[Guru Singh]

Hi All.I am hearing a clicking sound on driving 100m which continues for a few secs after turning engine off.Very different answers from people.Relay. Something to do with vacuum and very expensive to fix.Waiting for AA visit later .Do you think it will be safe to drive 1hr to my garage? Thanks everyone

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome,

Very difficult to diagnose or advise as it very much depends upon what is causing the clicking - could be the cam chain could be something on the auxiliary belt

 

[Guru Singh]

Thank you Blobcat for your kind communication .I have an AA visit booked for later and I will pass on your thoughts. I assume they are technically proficient .Think I'd be safe to drive to my garage 1hr away.No orange or red dashboard warning lights.

 

[Guru Singh]

Hello and welcome,

Very difficult to diagnose or advise as it very much depends upon what is causing the clicking - could be the cam chain could be something on the auxiliary belt

Blobcat .Could a cam chain or auxillary belt actually break on driving about 1 hr to my garage? What effect would it have on the engine and driving the car ? Thank you.

 

[Blobcat]

Blobcat .Could a cam chain or auxillary belt actually break on driving about 1 hr to my garage? What effect would it have on the engine and driving the car ? Thank you.

Cam chain fail and the engine is dead...
Aux belt fail and the engine could be dead as the water pump will no longer be turning so it will overheat and ruin the head

Both are worst case scenarios - you could upload a video to youtube of the sound - make a recording with the bonnet open - link it back to here so members can provide advice on what they think the issue is.

 

[Guru Singh]

Cam chain fail and the engine is dead...
Aux belt fail and the engine could be dead as the water pump will no longer be turning so it will overheat and ruin the head

Both are worst case scenarios - you could upload a video to youtube of the sound - make a recording with the bonnet open - link it back to here so members can provide advice on what they think the issue is.

Thanks Blobcat.I will try that soon. Best