Hi,

 

Please listen to the video provided and tell me what you think

 

[video=youtube_share;W4mZw5UOc60]

 

I have read it could be the VTC

 

Is the VTC part of the timing gear or can it be replaced separate?

 

Thank-you

 

Chris

sounds like somthing hitting the cambelt cover when was the belt done? if you put your hand on the cover can you feel anything i had a car years ago that sounded just like that the belt was split and was hitting the cam belt cover just an idea

sounds like somthing hitting the cambelt cover when was the belt done? if you put your hand on the cover can you feel anything i had a car years ago that sounded just like that the belt was split and was hitting the cam belt cover just an idea

 

I have removed the cam belt covers, nothing is hitting them, the belt was done 60k ago

I have removed the cam belt covers, nothing is hitting them, the belt was done 60k ago

 

ok then does sound like it from what i remember.

sounds like a failed VTC cam gear or failed t-belt tensioner causing slack/play in the t-belt (if you have removed the covers, you should be able to see the tensioner)

 

> VTC part of the timing gear or can it be replaced separate?

 

if the gear has failed, then you will need to replace it completely.

but check/replace the small VTC springs first (behind the plates on the VTC timing gear) and see if that makes a difference in sound.

 

Did it sound like this all of a sudden or is there a story behind it ?

I have removed the cam belt covers, nothing is hitting them, the belt was done 60k ago

 

Needs doing again then!

Cambelt runner or adjuster, needs doing anyway on mileage.

 

Jeff

Just spent £583.05 on servicing gear. I hope to hell it's worth it!

sounds like a failed VTC cam gear or failed t-belt tensioner causing slack/play in the t-belt (if you have removed the covers, you should be able to see the tensioner)

 

> VTC part of the timing gear or can it be replaced separate?

 

if the gear has failed, then you will need to replace it completely.

but check/replace the small VTC springs first (behind the plates on the VTC timing gear) and see if that makes a difference in sound.

 

Did it sound like this all of a sudden or is there a story behind it ?

 

I've ordered a new VTC gear, i was driving home at night no problem, the next morning this happens. I treat the car with respect, no revving at cold or daft things like that.