Engine noise.

Bryando

Hi,

My car has done 60,000 miles. Corsa. A ticking noise is coming from the engine. Somebody suggested the timing belt. Could it be?

Thanks

Richard53

It could be almost anything. Could you be more specific?


What sort of ticking
Fast or slow
Loud or quiet
In time with engine revs or road speed or random
And so on.

Browntoa

Even if it's not the cambelt , if you are not aware of it ever being changed then it's due anyway

markudman

How old is the Corsa and engine size, as most corsa's have a chain and are known to jump and break the engine, (IE: bent valves) they can also wear the timing case and put a hole in it.

So best not to drive, and get it checked ASAP, if you have breakdown, call them and say you have a noise from your engine,

EdGasketTheSecond

Most likely just tappets if not too loud; nothing to worry about in that case. Only very old Corsa's have belts, later ones chains. Chain noise is more of a thrashing sound.

Bryando

You can hear it when the engine starts. Not too loud just enough to hear.

Begsey

Leaking exhaust manifold or leaking injector?
Any fumes inside the car with the blowers on?

motorguy

Bryando wrote: »

You can hear it when the engine starts. Not too loud just enough to hear.

Possibly tappets or camshaft but very difficult to say.

What age is the car? How often have you had it serviced?

vansboy

Sounds like oil taking it's tme to circulate, after it has been standing.

Check oil level. If low, top up with the CORRECT Vauxhall oil (Remarkabley good value on ebay)
If level is ok and you've not had an oil and filter change in last year/10000miles, it's well worth doing, as the oil may well be 'worn out'.
If you have had a recent oil change, did they use the correct grade and Vauxhall spec?

VB

markudman

Go to a garage, they will tell you for sure. we are all just guessing