Phatfryer

Thanks for your update, I am confident this engine has a single cam driven by chain......I also heard some ticking noise from the fuel pump so I changed the cam follower but this did not solve my problem. Regards Mark

Well the cam follower was easy to replace but barely made any difference......however the noise is changed a bit and the tap tap is now more of a rattle, probably cam chain noise. Will have to get professional advice from a garage, cam chain is a bit beyond my skill level. Regards Mark

A quick search on Ebay for fuel pump shows there is a cam follower that sits between the cam lobe and fuel pump actuator.....my bet is on this component creating the noise? Regards Mark

I see your latest comments about the oil specification, good point I might get the oil changed sometime soon! I might just remove the fuel pump at the weekend to inspect the running surfaces. I had not considered the spark plugs....need to scan through the service history. Regards Mark

Thanks for the link......I read all the comments.......I really feel that this noise is more repetitive than the rattle of a worn cam chain. The sound only changes frequency with engine RPM and is not influenced by engine temperature, it is always present. Maybe someone on the forum will recognise my problem description during the next few days. Thanks for your advice so far. Regards Mark

The car has done 40K, oil and filters recently replaced.....engine oil is absolutely looking like new on the dipstick. I purchased the car recently with the noise so I cannot say when it began. Noise is evident immediately on engine start, it could be a tappet.....certainly sounds like one! I followed the noise using a screwdriver held to my ear and it seems to radiate from the fuel pump area. I was thinking someone might have experienced the same fault.....usually a weak point in the design which will fail and earn notoriety. Regards Mark

Hi, I would like to ask for any advice regarding top end noise, sounds like a tappet......but could be the fuel pump, the noise appears to come from this area. If the fuel pump really is the cause what are my options? replace the fuel pump? or can it be adjusted or repaired? Appreciate any help or advice! Regards Mark

Hi, I am looking for a little advice about top end noise, mileage is 40K and runs well. It sounds like a bad tappet or cam follower, I found some information on this forum that suggests the noise could be from the fuel pump. I checked for the source of noise with a screwdriver against my ear and it really does seem to be from the fuel pump area, does the pump require replacement or is there some adjustments that can be made? Any information would be appreciated. Regards Mark

Maybe this helps, we have a Citigo with the same noise when in neutral, depress the clutch and noise is gone.....I also figured it was clutch or gearbox noise. We also had a bit of difficulty selecting reverse so I decided to get the gearbox overhauled and fit a new clutch, £600 later we still have the same noise! I took the car to a local Skoda dealership and he confirmed the noise is normal. Regards Mark