MrSutcliffe Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Hello!! Long term stalker, first time poster.. I have a Mondeo 1.8 which is a 2004.. Basically when the engine is warm, it makes a rattling noise which upon investigation seems to be coming from around the top left of the engine, near the Alternator.. I've only had the car a few days, and the garage is currently investigating, their first port of call was to check the alternator.. belts and pulleys, which are all fine.. Does anyone have any idea what this could be? Desperate to get my new (to me) car back.. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Hi welcome :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodkat Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Hi welcome to the forums... Not sure what the issue is but I do hope it is resolved quickly and without a wallet raping. Sent via the 'Clacks' GNU STP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSutcliffe Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Friend seems to think it could be the swirl flaps.... either that or the cam chain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Friend seems to think it could be the swirl flaps.... either that or the cam chain...Could be either, would have thought swirl flaps rattle at any temp, and there at front of engine in inlet manifold, not near alternator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 As you mention swirl flaps, presumably it is a petrol and not a diesel? Hydraulic tappets would be a possibility, if that engine has them. It might be worth trying (carefully) the 'screwdriver stethoscope' to see if you can locate the noise more exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSutcliffe Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hello Yes its a petrol 1.8 The noise only comes when the engine is warm.. and when you rev a little.. otherwise sounds fine and starts lovely ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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