C1 1.0 Engine Ticking When Idling

[simcom]

Hi,

 

Just bought my new C1 Rhythm 1.0 Petrol 3 door in metallic black on 30th June.

Very impressed with it so far although I do have one question.

 

Is it normal for these 3 cylinder engines to make a ticking sound when idling?

I'm guessing it's because it has a cam chain as apposed to a cam belt.

 

It would put my mind at rest if other owners could add their comments.

 

Cheers.

[simcom]

Hi,

 

Just bought my new C1 Rhythm 1.0 Petrol 3 door in metallic black on 30th June.

Very impressed with it so far although I do have one question.

 

Is it normal for these 3 cylinder engines to make a ticking sound when idling?

I'm guessing it's because it has a cam chain as apposed to a cam belt.

 

It would put my mind at rest if other owners could add their comments.

 

Cheers.

 

I think I need to clarify the sound.

It's more of a rattling sound. A bit like the tappets rattling.

More noticable when outside the car.

Can someone confirm this is normal.

[TurboSlag]

It's normal. It's the injectors, and they quieten a little when they're up to temeprature.

[simcom]

It's normal. It's the injectors, and they quieten a little when they're up to temeprature.

 

Only one reply to my question so far. Thanks TurboSlag.

However, my engine sounds the same whether it is cold or up to temperature.

Come on all you C1 owners. What does your engine sound like outside the car when it is idling?

Is it dead silent or do you all get the slight rattly tick over sound like me.

 

A few more comments would put my mind at rest.

[750Nig]

Just been out and started the C1. Nothing out of the orinary, just the normal sound of a little engine ticking over. Lifted the bonnet and still all fairly quiet.

Why not go to a Citroen garage and ask for a test drive and see if it makes the same noises as yours.

Or go to a car park and find a fellow C1 driver. No harm in asking for a comparison in rattles.

 

Good luck

[downsman]

I've listened out for this, and I can hear a tappet like noise at idle. It isn't noticeable with the windows closed but is definitely audible with them open. I hope this helps <_<

[Martin_1973_uk]

I guess it is hard to tell what sound an engine and parts make. I personally don't have any tapping noise. The only sound I get is like a blowy exhaust when you rev it, even a little but that is normal. I don't get the sound you describe and it could be dirty leads to the sparks. The sound can sound like tappets but it is the sound of the spark jumping across the gap from the lead to the plugs etc.