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is this a normal sound?

quad_red · 2012-01-26 23:16:42

Hi folks, I've noticed a weird sound from the engine of our 2005 Superb 1.9 diesel recently. I've attached a video: hopefully you can make out the sound over the normal diesel chug. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4GrrsuAdHE&sns=em I'm sorry I'm a bit clueless. Is this normal? Btw: full service with water pump and timing…

26-01-2012 11:16pm

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Hi folks,

I've noticed a weird sound from the engine of our 2005 Superb 1.9 diesel recently.

I've attached a video: hopefully you can make out the sound over the normal diesel chug.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4GrrsuAdHE&sns=em

I'm sorry I'm a bit clueless. Is this normal?

Btw: full service with water pump and timing belt done last May.

Cheers,
Quad

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#2 26-01-2012 11:20pm

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It could be the alternator belt tensioner, done a few on the 1.9 TDI.

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#3 26-01-2012 11:24pm

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Plug wrote: »

It could be the alternator belt tensioner, done a few on the 1.9 TDI.

Thanks Plug.

Is that serious/expensive?

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#4 28-01-2012 6:32pm

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quad_red wrote: »

Thanks Plug.

Is that serious/expensive?

No to both.

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#5 28-01-2012 9:00pm

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Could also be the overrun pulley on the alternator about £30 on ebay but need a special tool to remove so probably as cheap to take it to alternator/starter repair fella.

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#6 29-01-2012 3:42pm

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Thanks guys.

Will get it seen to this week.

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