Please help id this noise.

[Deutcha]

Hi all, I am having trouble (new car) knowing wether this is normal. Can anyone advise? EDIT: Am trying to sort link will have to re-post.

 

[Deutcha]

This might work

http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d38/Mark_E1/?action=view&current=DSCN0787.flv

 

[Mikesmerc]

Doesnt sound normal to me, can you identify which area of the engine the noise is coming from, ie front, back, middle, top etc. A model and year might also help. Can you see the tensioner pulley on the belt?, is it hopping about?
Mike

 

[Deutcha]

1998 E300 turbo diesel 152k never missed a service almost one owner from new, specialist maintained with genuine parts only, it's a minter. The noise is from the inlet manifold area (middle top). Smooths out with revs.

 

[hardtop]

good idea to put a link on with sound i think it sounds like the a hyd tappet but not 100% sure

 

[Parrot of Doom]

I think you need to remove the black engine cover and look again.

 

[Deutcha]

Bump. Anyone?

 

[colechelle]

damper on the fan belt adjuster make a awful noise on them, put a screwdriver behind it while running, see if it goes!!

 

[BlackC55]

damper on the fan belt adjuster make a awful noise on them, put a screwdriver behind it while running, see if it goes!!

Seconded Col.

 

[Deutcha]

http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d38/Mark_E1/?action=view&current=DSCN0788.flv Middle top of engine is where noise is coming from not the damper.

 

[dougjoy]

The engine sounds perfect to me except for the usual top end rattle usually from the hydraulic cam followers. Try mobile 1 0W-40 protection formula oil, it fixed it for me.

 

[Parrot of Doom]

Might also just be that the injectors need cleaning.

 

[Deutcha]

So just to confirm: are we going with noisy cam followers?

 

[dougjoy]

The oil is expensive but I think worth it, winns injector cleaner is only a few pounds, might be worth trying it first. I use it every 5K miles now and it does make a difference in performance and engine smoothness.

But your engine sounds good especially with the mileage, sounds as good as mine. Have you listened to another 300TD?

 

[Deutcha]

No Dougjoy I haven't. If you listen to the first clip it starts off slightly intermittent, this also true of the second clip. Would this indicate cam follower- sounds probable. Do you have sound clip to compare? It would be most appreciated.

 

[dougjoy]

I would not know where to start with recording and sending.

Sorry