Alfa Romeo Forum banner

I've had my belts and variator changed.. Now what's this noise?

1K views 14 replies 7 participants last post by  zulu ferret 
#1 ·
Hi Guys,

Jamie porter and team changed my belt and tensioner on the 1.8 twinny in my 156. However, Since I have had it back it makes a funny vibrating/rattle kinda noise when I start it. Idling after startup it goes away, but if I touch the accelerator a little it comes back around 2000 RPM.

Ive checked my oil level and it seems ok. I'm assuming it's the variator making a bit of noise until the oil gets up to the top of the engine?

Maybe it's time for an oil change? It's been about 8,000 miles...

OA.
 
#2 ·
Ask Jamie .... ???

It could be they didn't put something back properly. Things like the exhaust shield have a habit of vibrating at a certain engine speed.
And a few years ago, this happened to a mate ... the 13mm ring spanner he left under the bonnet didn't help!
 
#3 ·
Starter motor? - mine is terrible on start up from cold but it is only on start up. Doesn't do it when starting from warm!
 
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top