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Hi Absolutely Andrew, I have good recordings. I can email you if you PM me your address? Julian

Hi thanks for the new suggestions. Hi Colin/Andy, I'm pretty sure its not that the squeak is when the engine is off and directly comes from the cambelt. Stu, I have a manual tensioner, about 5mm flex of the cambelt between the cam pulleys. The noise comes from the belt itself, running round the cam pulleys/crank/pump etc. I think I am just going to replace the belt and tensioner...? Ian, I have previously found the correct method posted by Revilla, my engine is a DVA modified non-VVC, it does not have the threaded fixing point for the manual tensioner kit. Sadly I realised this after I have bought the kit.. :-o Photo... Thanks so much for the support, it is good to know I am not mad [i think] Julian

Hi gents I have now had a chance to look at my engine. I don't think I am any closer to sorting this. I ran the engine without the cam belt front cover fitted [was a bit nervous about doing this even just sitting on the drive]. The belt is not rubbing on anything, the noise does not appear to be coming from anywhere specific, it is not the alternator or alternator belt though. I tried the "holding" a big screwdriver on various places and seeing if it would help me identify the noise source but it was generally too noisy to help in this instance. The belt is in good condition too. It appears I have the correct cambelt [a Gates HTD5416XS] and the tension seems right. One thing that slightly surprised me was the belt squeaked when flexed down between the two cam pulleys, Is this normal? I recorded the squeaking noise and also the noise of the whirring when the engine is running, which I could email to anyone who may be able to help? Thanks, Julian

Hi Thanks for the suggestions, when i have had a chance to investigate, i will let you know. Cheers Julian

I will try both suggestions thanks. Anymore?

Hi I am getting increasingly concerned, and deafened by a whirring / rubbing noise from my cambelt area. It is quiet for the first few minutes but slowly gets louder as the engine warms up. It is not really a whirring or rubbing noise, its sort of a belt noise. I wonder, is this a common / known problem, what is the most likely source. Could it be the tensioner bearings? The belt itself? The tension is correct, the belt appears in perfect condition, does not appear to be fouling anything and was only replaced last year [less than 1000miles ago :-o] Appreciate some wisdom please. Thanks, Julian

Hi My VHPD silencer needs replacing. I have the rest of the system including the 421 collector. I don't mind if it is not the VHPD, so long as it is no more restrictive and it fits. Loudness is not a problem, louder the better Cheers

Probably not affordable Dave

Super thanks, just as I was hoping

Hi A friend has an ex Academy 1.6K EU3 series car which I think is 120bhp? What cams does this engine have, are the Supersport cams better? If so, and we had an EU3 ECU with a Supersport map, what power could we expect? Thanks

On ebay item no 123039301938 Thanks Julian

To be honest I'd just do the cambelt. There is nothing like the confidence in doing it then knowing it has been done! If someone else said it has been done before you bought the car, who pays for the repair when it fails? Get yourself a bleed valve for your top hose [as recommended to me by Alan]. It makes bleeding the coolant a cinch, If you have the plastic topped rad, there is a blanked off hose coming out the back for bleeding.

You managed to make a sender last 10 months? I only managed 4. Well done on the first oil change. Surprised that CC put in the wrong oil. They should know better.

Probably Stuart heading home? Stuart, is this your first spotted?

Heading North East just leaving Pembury area. I flashed from my Red Up!

Why did you feel the need for 2 posts and waste web space Alan

If that's the one Mr Archer has just fitted, they are VERY good!

Spotted, Paul Steed in Edenbridge going South Saturday 16:30. I flashed from my red Up!

Thanks for the recommendation and link. Will do the preload and clutch when we put my engine back in

The CRB makes a rough bearing noise when the clutch is depressed. My initial opinion is to side with those that say "just replace it" because it's an engine out to do the job job. Unfortunately I did not measure it with a micrometer. I did photograph it though and it seems to be quite worn compared to a photo of a new one? John, that's a very kind offer, yes please

ps-already arranged the CRB to replace my noisy one

Hi i have just seen my clutch which has around 33k miles on it. The grooves are probably up to around 1/2mm, maybe slightly less. Ideal opportunity to fit a new one when engine comes out in around 3 weeks! Cheers

Thanks, I ordered MTL and 90LS. Will update with now I get on.

Super, thanks for the info. If anyone can add the quantity of each I will need I would be grateful.

Hello Doug Have you compared to the "plasma" LEDs that are now available. I would agree about normal LED bulbs not being that effective but the Plasma LED ones also give a "hotspot" like a traditional filament bulb that penetrates very well.