Martin_1973_uk Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 When I first drive in the morning I get a funny grinding noise from the engine right under the dash. It only lasts 30 seconds and when the engine is cold in the morning. It happens as soon as I push the accelarator and even happens if the clutch is not engaged. Anyone else had a similar poblem? The car is just over 2 years old with 28K on the clock and has been driven very softly. Quote
downsman Posted November 1, 2009 Posted November 1, 2009 When I first drive in the morning I get a funny grinding noise from the engine right under the dash. It only lasts 30 seconds and when the engine is cold in the morning. It happens as soon as I push the accelarator and even happens if the clutch is not engaged. Anyone else had a similar poblem? The car is just over 2 years old with 28K on the clock and has been driven very softly. I'd hoped someone more knowledgeable would have answered this. I hope the fact that the sound goes away is a sign that it isn't something terminal, but it would seem sensible to visit your garage. I suppose you might have to leave it overnight so they can hear the noise though <_< Quote
Martin_1973_uk Posted November 7, 2009 Author Posted November 7, 2009 After a cold start with the mechanic present he could tell straight away it was coming from the drive belt area. It turned out to be a leaking/broken water pump which also was shreeding the belt. They said I was lucky the engine hadn't over heated but without a temp gauge its hard to know there was a problem. All fixed under warrenty. Lesson of the day is, dont ignore any strange noises. Quote
downsman Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 Lesson of the day is, dont ignore any strange noises. Very wise words. I'm pretty sure that was one of the tips given by Irv Gordon who has driven his Volvo P1800 more than 2.6 million miles: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/26/man-wit...-for-3-million/ Quote
Martin_1973_uk Posted November 17, 2009 Author Posted November 17, 2009 The problem is still there so they are having to have the car in again for an extended period. Sounds serious........ Quote
downsman Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 I hope it isn't as bad as you fear. Any news yet? Quote
Martin_1973_uk Posted November 24, 2009 Author Posted November 24, 2009 They said it was a charecteristic of the car although to be fair it only did it very breifly in the garage. They said that it will make a noise while the belts and stuff gets warmed up so not to worry but surely not that loud. I will wait until the next service and if its still bad then I will get them to look at it again. I got a 5 door C1 VTR model as a loan car and it was a lot better than the basic 3 door version. Looking at changing next March so I will get rid of the problem with mine then :-) Quote
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