my tractor *ahem* Ibiza

cul-2008

Hi folks,

My 2000 reg 1 litre Seat Ibiza seems to be sounding a little bit...well, listen and see what you make for yourself!

http://www.filexoom.com/showfile-16667/sound_clip_06.mp4

It usually is only this bad when started from cold, and a slight tick occurs even if started from warm. The car was serviced last week, and the noise was there before that.

Anything I should be worried about?

Thanks for all the replies in advance & a happy new year to everyone on Motors!

p.s. apologies about the wait for the file, the joys of not paying for the service! :P

peasant

I would guess (and I stress the word guess) that one of your injectors isn't working properly any more.

Who did the service and did you point out your concern to them?

cul-2008

Thanks for the reply!

I got my service done by an agent for Allied Irish Windscreens in Limerick when I was getting my windscreen replaced. Stupidly, I didnt point that out to them because it didnt seems as bad as it is now with the cold weather!

Is that an expensive job, if true?

peasant

get a proper (diesel) mechanic to stick his ear in, he should know what is or isn't up ...take it from there then.

jimmyw

Sounds like an allis chambers to me:D.Did you check the valves?

Pdfile

could have sticky valves or a dirty injector.... either way the engine needs a good internal clean !