Engine noise - 2004 3.0 e85

Astie · Post by **Astie** » Mon Dec 24, 2018 8:09 pm

Anyone help with this engine noise?

Sounds like dry cogs running, sounds like it could be coming from the block.

https://youtu.be/0x6nT1MvhA4

maxman · Post by **maxman** » Mon Dec 24, 2018 8:25 pm

Does the noise go when you put your foot on the clutch?.

Astie · Post by **Astie** » Mon Dec 24, 2018 11:39 pm

Sorry, I should add it's an auto.

Watching youtube videos to try and pinpoint the issue, mentioned could be spark plug loose. So I checked, number 2 was a little.

I'm thinking it could be a worn pulley.

Fox889 · Post by **Fox889** » Tue Dec 25, 2018 8:23 pm

Could be a very noisy Disa valve?
I believe to check this, simply unplug the Disa connection & try it.
Alternatively just remove the Disa valve itself, fairly simple job anyone can do.

Astie · Post by **Astie** » Tue Dec 25, 2018 9:32 pm

I rebuilt it last month, but I'll give it a go and report back.

Thanks

Grose · Post by **Grose** » Wed Dec 26, 2018 8:58 am

If I am hearing right, mine makrs a similar noise, although I have been told its nothing to be concerned about. I too have refurbed the disa and intake pipes so would be interested to know how you get on!

MACK · Post by **MACK** » Wed Dec 26, 2018 12:40 pm

Its difficult to tell from that clip but going off your description of dry cogs Id be tempted to say either the water pump or one of the pulleys/air con at the front etc

Grose · Post by **Grose** » Tue Jan 01, 2019 11:16 am

Hey Astie, just checking if you found the cause? If you do, please post on here, would good to know!

Astie · Post by **Astie** » Wed Jan 02, 2019 8:55 pm

Going to check the pulleys at work tomorrow. Will update with results.

Astie · Post by **Astie** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 7:19 pm

New symptoms. - water spraying from behind water pump pulley, water pump pulley moving in and out along its axis.

I've just collected a new water pump; Airtex.

Astie · Post by **Astie** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 7:40 pm

MACK wrote: ↑Wed Dec 26, 2018 12:40 pm Its difficult to tell from that clip but going off your description of dry cogs Id be tempted to say either the water pump or one of the pulleys/air con at the front etc

Winner.

Astie · Post by **Astie** » Mon Jan 07, 2019 12:35 am

New pump fitted, did a service while I had it up on the stands, runs like a dream. Just hit 100k miles, good engine.

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