Engine whine 204 manual

[flying banana]

engine has developed a bearing whine. Sounds like could be the alternator clutch pulley or maybe the power steering pump. Its not a turbo whine as I can hear it before the turbos spool up. 28000 miles done. Not had the cam belt and water pump done yet. Could be that? Anyone any pointers?

 

[flying banana]

Video won't upload You can hear it as soon as I rev up.

 

[flying banana]

update for anyone interested, i removed the auxiliary belt this mnorning and the noise is still there. so now booked in to VW for a cambelt and waterpump plus tensioners. the auxialiary belt is frayed so having that and tensioner also swapped out.

 

[Ozzy Pete]

update for anyone interested, i removed the auxiliary belt this mnorning and the noise is still there. so now booked in to VW for a cambelt and waterpump plus tensioners. the auxialiary belt is frayed so having that and tensioner also swapped out.

I assume you are out of warranty as the recommended time for cam belt/ waterpump is 4 years. I imagine they should be able to tell by using a stethoscope. Good luck and hopefully it won’t cost too much.

 

[andyinluton]

update for anyone interested, i removed the auxiliary belt this mnorning and the noise is still there. so now booked in to VW for a cambelt and waterpump plus tensioners. the auxialiary belt is frayed so having that and tensioner also swapped out.

I don't know if applies to your van, but mine recently had a recall for something to do with the cam belt. I'm not sure what the potential problem was but they removed the covers for an inspection.

 

[flying banana]

I don't know if applies to your van, but mine recently had a recall for something to do with the cam belt. I'm not sure what the potential problem was but they removed the covers for an inspection.

cheers. i'll mention that when i drop it off. booked in on the 28th. and yes i'm out of warranty

 

[B J G]

Not 100% sure but seem to recall a problem with some T6's and the Auxiliary belt/pulley. You might get some contribution from VW if there was. Depends on how helpful your Dealer is but worth mentioning.

 

[WelshGas]

Not 100% sure but seem to recall a problem with some T6's and the Auxiliary belt/pulley. You might get some contribution from VW if there was. Depends on how helpful your Dealer is but worth mentioning.

There was definitely a recall on the T5.1 180 for the Auxiliary belt and tensioner. I don’t recall or have found anything relating to the T6.

 

[flying banana]

The auxiliary belt has frayed on the outer edge on the back of the belt. So somethings going on there with that. I will mention all this on the day. Its vw sheffield. Hopefully with the fit bird at reception still

 

[andyinluton]

The auxiliary belt has frayed on the outer edge on the back of the belt. So somethings going on there with that. I will mention all this on the day. Its vw sheffield. Hopefully with the fit bird at reception still

Is it worth trying for the All-in warranty & servicing package now? especially if they say there is nothing wrong to protect you going forward.

 

[flying banana]

Is it worth trying for the All-in warranty & servicing package now? especially if they say there is nothing wrong to protect you going forward.

I've no idea mate. I'm on a 2016 plate. 3yr warranty is long gone. I've generally been servicing and fixing it myself upto this point. The cambelt is beyond my capabilities with my tool collection and
i thought to say that vw had done it would be good on the service records.i reckon in future though I can change out the auxiliary belt alternator etc myself.

 

[Perfectos]

I had the aux belt tensioner changed on MY18 (150) it was making a squeaking noise.
Done under warranty but I think that it’s a known issue.

may be worth a squiz at the T6 forum.

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Cam & Aux Belt Tensioner Noise, Recorded.

So it's been widely reported that VW are aware of an issue with certain year/vin number Transporters that are developing noisy tensioners. I noticed a while ago that mine was starting to sound a bit noisy on start up when cold, but the noise would slowly disappear as the engine warmed up. The...

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Recall - belt tensioner

Had my first 20,000 service, apparently there was a recall on a belt tensioner, anyone else had this, she mentioned it was an overnight recall, no idea how true that is. Also, one for the mechanically minded... what is it?

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[flying banana]

I had the aux belt tensioner changed on MY18 (150) it was making a squeaking noise.
Done under warranty but I think that it’s a known issue.

may be worth a squiz at the T6 forum.

edit

Cam & Aux Belt Tensioner Noise, Recorded.

So it's been widely reported that VW are aware of an issue with certain year/vin number Transporters that are developing noisy tensioners. I noticed a while ago that mine was starting to sound a bit noisy on start up when cold, but the noise would slowly disappear as the engine warmed up. The...

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Its not a squeak . It's more of a whine. Like a whirring noise.

 

[Perfectos]

Its not a squeak . It's more of a whine. Like a whirring noise.

I couldn’t tell from the Vid you posted, but if the belt is frayed that could be causing the frayed bits to make a noise.

the danger is if the aux belt goes it can take out the timing belt !

post and update when you get to the bottom of it, if you would please.

edit ; just seen post #3 !

 

[Meoncoast]

I had the aux belt tensioner changed on MY18 (150) it was making a squeaking noise.
Done under warranty but I think that it’s a known issue.

ditto on ours