So I have a 66 vrs 2.0 4x4 dsg ocativa .  I've recently had the cambelt changed around a month ago.  The other night after starting my car from cold I was stood outside listening to the engine.  I noticed a different sound to what I normally hear.  Its very stable but different.  Once the car is warm its not noticeable.  So far no change at all to the drive.

Video is short but can hear a different noise .

Just curious as to what people think.  

Cheers 

M

Ticking/ clicking noises during a cold start is pretty normal. 

 

This cold start noise is caused by a carbon buildup on the crown of the piston and roof of the combustion chamber, causing physical contact and a relatively sharp click at the very top of the piston travel. Both noises tend to disappear as the engine warms up.

 

You say you had it done around a month ago, has this noise only just started or was it since you had the change done? It could be that the tension needs adjusting but this would tend to be pretty consistent. 

Edited 11 September, 20205 yr by GlitchGolder

Thanks for the message,  its a new noise as off Thursday.   

1 hour ago, Maxyboy93 said:

Thanks for the message,  its a new noise as off Thursday.   

Your best starting place is to see if the belt needs adjusting. As it was only done recently I'd like to think whoever done it would do the adjustment for you for free as it means they didn't do a perfect job of the initial fitting. 

 

Your other options after this:

1) Get the belt changed again as it could be a ever so slightly imperfect cambelt. Whilst this may cause you no other issues it is going to always give you that noise. Again if you have only had it done recently and you have a good relationship with the person who done it - it could be a worthy discussion saying "appreciate you've fitted my new cambelt. However, it is making this noise? Could it be a dodgy belt?" - they may take ownership if it is and not charge you for a new one.

 

2) If the noise is something you can live with then potentially just leave it, it may end up costing you to get it either adjusted or replaced and you could then just end up with the same issue. Unfortunately, cars will make noises and start making noises. Where there is an immediate change in your driving experience you definitely never leave it, as soon as you notice a change in your driving experience you get it looked at. Some noises - regardless of change in performance - you will know they sound serious and will want to get these looked at straight away. 

 

3) Treat yourself to a new car. I mean this light hearted and as a bit of a light joke to finish on... But I kid you not... I have a mate who bought a new car because his car was in his words "falling apart"... It had to have the break pads and discs done... Just your standard wear and tear but nope, this was a calamity and warranted buying a new car. 

 

Hope you either get it resolved or if not learn to comfortably live with it . 

 

 

Was the belt tensioner replaced? If not, I suggest that could be the cause. Search on here, there are a few threads about it.

 

I had mine done under warranty at about 40k miles, along with the water pump. 16 plate 4x4 vRS TDI

I will hopfully get it looked at this week.   The cambelt and waterpump were replaced by skoda themselves. However im not sure if they would have done the tensioner.  

 

Im not a fan of living with problems, i do drive the car hard somedays so like it to be right.  It may just be me but I seem to be noticing it more or its getting worse.  

Plus one to the belt-tensoner problem. Mine is booked in on the 2nd October to be looked at.

I will let you guys know once I get it checked.  

 

M

Just as a heads up ....

 

I had a similair sound a few years ago, i thought it was belt as well and booked it in to be done.  For some reason with car running i turned actual aircon off and then turned fans completley off inside and noise stopped away.  Turned fans on (but aircon off) and noise came back but not as loud, then turned aircon on and noise got louder .... Very similar wiring / belt driving sound to yours.  Having worked out it was aircon pump within a week the aircon pump failed.  Worth a check / test.

So an update for you guys,  skoda had it yesterday and have come back saying all the other octavias they have make that same noise.  Apparently nothings wrong haha