Tractor noises on a 147
Discussion
My 2002 147 2.0TS is making a few not very nice noises. Its intermittent so I'm asking before the dealer tells me he couldn't find anything.
On starting, for no more than 2 seconds, it very occasionally sounds like its running on zero oil. Like tappets but not as high pitched and because its an '02, to me, more abrasive.
Like I say, it happens for no more than 2 seconds and only once in 10 starts. I had thought it was only when cold but its misbehaved on a warm start once or twice and I'm sure the frequency of occurrence is increasing.
Am I grinding the whole engine into little bits????:(
On starting, for no more than 2 seconds, it very occasionally sounds like its running on zero oil. Like tappets but not as high pitched and because its an '02, to me, more abrasive.
Like I say, it happens for no more than 2 seconds and only once in 10 starts. I had thought it was only when cold but its misbehaved on a warm start once or twice and I'm sure the frequency of occurrence is increasing.
Am I grinding the whole engine into little bits????:(
johndoc2000 said:
the variator.... remind what that does.
Switches the cam profile at the appropriate rpm.
johndoc2000 said:
What about £'s?
I hear figures of around £500 at main dealer hourly rates. Parts come to roughly £200 I think.
johndoc2000 said:
would it be covered under warranty?
pass
Back on this one again. After the last post, went to have it looked at. The supplementary belt was making noises anyway. Dealer told me it was nothing to do with the variator, instead, it was low on oil. Now, I check that according to the book instructions (let it run then cool a little) and low on oil is not my style. Anyway the 147 is occasionally still making the noises.
Dealer reckons: Its oil pressure building-up (?)
Anyone else???
Dealer reckons: Its oil pressure building-up (?)
Anyone else???
johndoc2000 said:
Back on this one again. After the last post, went to have it looked at. The supplementary belt was making noises anyway. Dealer told me it was nothing to do with the variator, instead, it was low on oil. Now, I check that according to the book instructions (let it run then cool a little) and low on oil is not my style. Anyway the 147 is occasionally still making the noises.
Dealer reckons: Its oil pressure building-up (?)
Anyone else???
A noisey variator is caused by the car being low on oil.
Second opinion deffo needed.
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