Hi My engine has a very loud ticking noise when started from cold but as soon as it starts to get warm its just the opposite...very quiet in fact you can hardly hear it running

Roger

you go the right oil in it? sounds like it may be too thick?

Thanks

I'll check that out anonymous

Roger

What engine, age, milage?

Engine

The engine is a 2.1
The year is 2001
Milage is 39000

Roger

Re: Engine

2.1?

Sorry lol

Sorry 1.2 derrrrrrrrrrrr lol

Re: Sorry lol

Does the 1.2 have a variator?

Daz

Re: Sorry lol

Nope.

How long after starting does the ticking stop? A few seconds, a few mins?

Variator

derrrrrr a variator he says scratching his head ? lol

seconds

minutes Tom

Re: seconds

Does it quieten down quite quickly to start with though?

Yes

Yes Tom and doesnt appear again till the engine gets cold

Re: Yes

So it starts quite loud but quietens down alot over a few seconds and finally goes away totally after a few mins, correct?

Re: Yes

Correct

Re: Yes

Normal behaviour.

Re: Yes

Phew thanks Tom...thought I had a big problem there bought it through ebay atwhat I thought was a good price £2570

Roger