BrummyGit Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) My 2005 TDi 150 has just been into Ford for a 60k service, Cambelt + tensioner, Aircon service & regas. I have noticed a noise this evening which is mechanical and seems to relate to engine speed. It sounds like it's coming from the drivers side and is not a rattle but a whir or rumble which can be heard best on the overrun. I obviously need to take it back to Ford but would welcome some ideas. I suspect, but am not sure that the exhaust may be blowing or more noisey towards the engine. I am also interested that the receipt shows the oil as "Shell" - any idea if this is likely to be a suitable spec for the PD engine? Having spent Edited June 19, 2009 by BrummyGit Quote
BrummyGit Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Posted June 19, 2009 My description of the noise could be better - it sounds quite bearing like, and wasn't there before it went for service. Quote
Steven.Langdale Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 My description of the noise could be better - it sounds quite bearing like, and wasn't there before it went for service. Could it be the tensioner that they changed? Or the aux drive belt tensioner or idler - assuming they disturb this to get to the cambelt. I'm pretty sure Shell do make the correct spec oil for PD engines - but best to check to me 100% sure Steven Quote
Scorpiorefugee Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) It's probably one of the 'free extras' that Ford fit as a bonus for paying Edited June 19, 2009 by Scorpiorefugee Quote
BrummyGit Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Posted June 19, 2009 It's probably one of the 'free extras' that Ford fit as a bonus for paying Quote
big_kev Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 I wouldn't be surprised if it is a badly fitted cam belt You need to get this looked at asap.........scrap engine time if it goes. Quote
NikpV Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 My 2005 TDi 150 has just been into Ford for a 60k service, Cambelt + tensioner, Aircon service & regas. I have noticed a noise this evening which is mechanical and seems to relate to engine speed. It sounds like it's coming from the drivers side and is not a rattle but a whir or rumble which can be heard best on the overrun. I obviously need to take it back to Ford but would welcome some ideas. I suspect, but am not sure that the exhaust may be blowing or more noisey towards the engine. I am also interested that the receipt shows the oil as "Shell" - any idea if this is likely to be a suitable spec for the PD engine? Having spent Quote
Scorpiorefugee Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 Just in case you haven't found out about water pumps yet. Failure is sudden, silent and total as the impeller falls off. It is much better to look at them as a routine change than wait until they go. Fortunately, on the later engines, you can go a long way with a failed one so long as you take it easy and use the heater as necessary to help the engine cooling but if you have the more powerful unit that may not be an option. Quote
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