I have a strange sound coming from my 18 month old Fabia Estate Greelnline II.

I can only describe it as a sort of gulping noise, with an accompanying dull thud that I can feel (just) through my feet. It's not in any particular rhythm, doesn't vary with revs and is there whether the clutch is in or out. I only hear it while stationary but that's possibly because it's not that loud and tyre noise might be drowning it out while I'm moving.

It's booked in for investigation but I wondered if anyone here had experienced similar. I think it might be some belt or other occasionally fouling a part of the engine or body somewhere near the footwell.

Any ideas?

thanks

HV

Difficult to be precise without actually hearing it. But when people used to come in complaining about a dull thud under the circumstances you mention, we immediately started looking at engine mounts, anti-roll bar bushes, and suspension components including springs. It could also be the exhaust system with perhaps a loose mounting. All those things can produce a thud type of symptom. It must be looked at urgently!

The dealer has checked the car and traced the source of the noise to some solenoid/pump thing mounted on the f/nearside wing. The part has been ordered and will be fitted soon. I've got a picture of it and will upload it once I've worked out how to.

HV