strange noise under the bonnet

[fordy27]

theres a ratling squeak noise under the bonnet of my 1.2i nova and it seems to be getting worse, at first at thought it was the fan belt but iv changed that and its still there, iv flushed out all the engine and lubricated the water valve, any ideas?
ta very much
tom

[Dod]

Oh My GOD, You got a Nova Bay Monster!!!! :O

Have you examined the engine mounts? Is there any play in the gear lever? Does the noise happen when the car is stationary or being driven?

[meritlover]

could be:
water pump bearings
alternator bearings/ slip-ring
over tightened timing belt.
or broken/loose timing belt cover.
i cant remember if the 1.4s have an extra timing belt idle pulley that may need new bearings.

[craig green]

Or the flap in the pancake style airboxes.
Just have a tap, bash & poke around.


Asking people to diagnose a noise on a car over a forum with no pics, details or video's. Priceless!

[Lee]

If its there all the time, and its getting worse, and its definately a squeak, not a grind, id bet my bottom dollar its the cam belt pulley :)

If its more grindy than squeaky, check the aternator bearings, or could be the waterpump.

As craig said though, we're all clutching at straws here!

[Timmy]

its the engine it happens when you run it. funny thing there make a sound when there running