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Just tested the alternator - getting 12.44volts with the car off and 14.27v under load - so it would seem my alternator is OK - gonna get a long spanner tomorrow and see if I can identify the pulley thats making the noise!

Cheers again Dave, I'll have a crack at that tomorrow I think! Once thing that I have only just noticed is that the noise does get worse if I put the aircon on (aircon hasn't worked for a while, think there is a leak in the system) but although the sound is still there when the AC is off - when...

Thanks Dave - I really wanted you to say "it's dead easy! - just remove one bolt and take off the belt!" - This guy seemed to think that he could repair the pulleys? Is this right, is it just a case of replacing bearings?

Is there an easy way to do this? - as per my previous posts have an annoying rattle that may be pulley bearings (i'm on longer drive belt). An alternator guy looked this morning and suggested I remove the pulleys and he can repair them (would you advise to do this??) So just need to know if it...

As said earlier , is there a specific way to remove the belt for me to diagnose this Once and for all

Cheers Paul, any ideas on costs to replace the timing chain?

Hi all - my noise (see my vid on page 3 of this thread) has come back (quite a bit louder this time). It does come and go - so not sure what to do. I went to my local dealer and basically they said it could either be the timing chain, the alternator clutch or the oil pump chain??? - but...

Just reporting back on my noise, I was a bit low on oil, just below min, topped it up and noise went away (coincidence)??. No noises for 4 days the suddenly got yellow triangle warning and avs ( apologies if this is wrong but light to right of yellow triangle ) light, which went back off upon...

Do what I do every 6 months, disconnect battery and reconnect, think the clock defaults/starts at 1.00 so make sure you reconnect at 1!!!

Having scanned around in here, think my problem could also be alternator clutch related?? Would appreciate if you could help me with your opinions after viewing the video, the noise does seem to come from the front of the car , more from the oil filter area (you should be able to see/hear this...

Bump - if anyone could advise me about this I'd be greatly appreciated - I have a 200 mile round trip tomorrow and would prefer no to do it in my wifes Ford KA!!! Thanks!

Hi Chaps, Could you look at my video please. (54 plate - now done 196K) 2.2 diesel I think my chain may be on way out - the car is really noisy - more so when idling, the noise goes when accelerating. I know about the extended warranty thing - but the mileage takes me way over! Does it seem...