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[CulturalBaggage]

My bravo is making a terrible noise:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1_YAafm4Dw&feature=youtu.be

It sounds like there's a sack of spanners under the bonnet. Still very economical, just done 125 miles this afternoon. No loss of performance. Just a very rattly, ticky noise. Any ideas?

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

My bravo is making a terrible noise:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1_YAafm4Dw&feature=youtu.be

It sounds like there's a sack of spanners under the bonnet. Still very economical, just done 125 miles this afternoon. No loss of performance. Just a very rattly, ticky noise. Any ideas?

Video is set to private, need to make it public

 

[CulturalBaggage]

Good point, well made.

This should work!

https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=P1_YAafm4Dw

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Looks like the 165 2.0 is that correct?

Doesn't sound overly unusual if thats cold, but not if warm. Old level is correct? When was the oil last changed? When were belts and tensioners last changed also?

 

[carlorff]

As if the belt is touching something...When did you change the oil, belt, water pump? It should not run like that.

 

[CulturalBaggage]

As if the belt is touching something...When did you change the oil, belt, water pump? It should not run like that.

It was at the end of an 125 mile journey, so it was as warm as they come. The oil was last changed about 1000 miles ago (when I bought the car), and I don't believe the belt and water pump have been changed. However, it isn't yet time - at least not according to the book. I have booked it in for friday at the dealership…but they have a terrible reputation, I would like to be armed with as much knowledge as possible!

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

It was at the end of an 125 mile journey, so it was as warm as they come. The oil was last changed about 1000 miles ago (when I bought the car), and I don't believe the belt and water pump have been changed. However, it isn't yet time - at least not according to the book. I have booked it in for friday at the dealership…but they have a terrible reputation, I would like to be armed with as much knowledge as possible!

So changed the oil? Main dealer or the sales place? If the latter make sure they reset the oil degradation index when the oil change was completed. If they didn't it needs to be changed again and reset correctly. Unlikely to be linked to this issue, but will eventually cause costly DPF issues later down the line if not sorted now

 

[CulturalBaggage]

So changed the oil? Main dealer or the sales place? If the latter make sure they reset the oil degradation index when the oil change was completed. If they didn't it needs to be changed again and reset correctly. Unlikely to be linked to this issue, but will eventually cause costly DPF issues later down the line if not sorted now

Main dealer, though not a Fiat main dealer. Does mine have a DPF? I thought it was only the ECO models?

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Main dealer, though not a Fiat main dealer. Does mine have a DPF? I thought it was only the ECO models?

All of the 1.6 and 2.0 Diesel lumps in the Bravo have a DPF fitted.

 

[CulturalBaggage]

All of the 1.6 and 2.0 Diesel lumps in the Bravo have a DPF fitted.

Damn! Just one more thing to worry about!

Cheers for your comments. I'll let you know the outcome when I finish at the garage.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Damn! Just one more thing to worry about!

Not really, it should be fine if the car is used correctly and maintained as scheduled

 

[carlorff]

How many miles/km does your car have and how old is it?

 

[CulturalBaggage]

How many miles/km does your car have and how old is it?

Just passed 44,000 miles, and 4 1/2 years old.

 

[carlorff]

change the belt,water pump,oil,oil filter... as it is described in the service book...the car is almost five years old, it costs around 300€ and you have peace of mind.

 

[CulturalBaggage]

change the belt,water pump,oil,oil filter... as it is described in the service book...the car is almost five years old, it costs around 300€ and you have peace of mind.

Those are my thoughts…but as it's arisen within a week of being bought, I hope those things will be done under warranty. If they're failing to the extent that they're making a racket, surely they can't claim 'wear and tear' after only a week?

 

[carlorff]

If you are in EU you have eight days at least working days after you bought the car to claim anything it is even better if you have warranty... try to get some discount and take the car to Fiat mechanic and replace the parts written in the service book, or even pay those hard earned 300€ and get it fixed, for peace of mind.I serviced all my used cars after they were bought, even if the dealer claimed it was done. I do not trust them at all.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

If they're failing to the extent that they're making a racket, surely they can't claim 'wear and tear' after only a week?

They can if a user serviceable part. It's a 4.5 year old car and they've got to fail at some point. A used car isn't the same as new with things like that.