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Offline MiiTCH-GOLF

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Golf 1.4 ticking noise help!!!
« on: 07 January 2011, 22:22 »
I have a ticking noise coming front the belt area, any ideas what it is?? Got told might be my alternator ?? It ticks the same speed as the engine?? Thannks mitch :)

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Re: Golf 1.4 ticking noise help!!!
« Reply #1 on: 07 January 2011, 22:26 »
Does it tick at the same speed no matter what revs?

Could be cambelt tensioner or a tappet.

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Re: Golf 1.4 ticking noise help!!!
« Reply #2 on: 08 January 2011, 20:36 »
No mate, same speed as engine. I sprayed my aux tensioner wit wd40 and it stops until I go again so I have bought a aux tensioner hopefully it cures the problem!!

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Re: Golf 1.4 ticking noise help!!!
« Reply #3 on: 08 January 2011, 20:38 »
No mate, same speed as engine. I sprayed my aux tensioner wit wd40 and it stops until I go again so I have bought a aux tensioner hopefully it cures the problem!!

Answers your question really then  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

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Re: Golf 1.4 ticking noise help!!!
« Reply #4 on: 08 January 2011, 20:40 »
Lol wish me luck...... :)

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Re: Golf 1.4 ticking noise help!!!
« Reply #5 on: 08 January 2011, 20:41 »
G' luck, easy peasy job so you'll be alright :afro: