Bird chirping noise

[CharlieNeil]

Hi, I’ve just had someone around to buy my T6 2016 76k camper and I started the engine there was a bird chirping noise which hadn’t been there before and he just walked away and wouldn’t look any further I’m going to book it into a garage but do you have any thought to hopefully put my mind to rest. Also he took off the oil filler cap and a small amount of residue all shown on video. I’m panicking a bit

 

[bash]

Could be your Ad-blue tit

 

[Dellmassive]

Can you get a video clip on your phone.

And post a link to that here?

 

[CharlieNeil]

Not funny but expected

 

[CharlieNeil]

Can you get a video clip on your phone.

And post a link to that here?

I uploaded a video I’ll try again

 

[drinfinity]

Foam on the filler cap is a feature not a bug. The chirping I don’t know.

Tpi 2043895/3 - Condensed Water Formation On Oil Filler Neck

TPI 2043895/3 - condensed water formation on oil filler neck. Technical product information Transaction No.: 2043895/3 Service info: condensed water formation on oil filler neck Release date: 11-Dec-2017 Customer statement / workshop findings White paste/foam/sludge in oil filler neck. ...

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[Howzat]

Can I hear a flapping noise as well? Have you checked the aux belt? The chirping could be related.

 

[CharlieNeil]

 

[CharlieNeil]

Foam on the filler cap is a feature not a bug. The chirping I don’t know.

Tpi 2043895/3 - Condensed Water Formation On Oil Filler Neck

TPI 2043895/3 - condensed water formation on oil filler neck. Technical product information Transaction No.: 2043895/3 Service info: condensed water formation on oil filler neck Release date: 11-Dec-2017 Customer statement / workshop findings White paste/foam/sludge in oil filler neck. ...

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Cheers this make me feel so much better was thinking head gasket. Just the bird chirping now

 

[Wills]

Does the noise go once the engine has warmed up?

 

[CharlieNeil]

Does the noise go once the engine has warmed up?

Not sure only just noticed it. I think it does cos never noticed it before

 

[Pauly]

Sounds like a squeaky belt, prob needs a new aux belt and/or tensioner

 

[Wills]

Sounds like a squeaky belt, prob needs a new aux belt and/or tensioner

Yup, ANOTHER belt / tensioner replacement. Cam & Aux Belt Tensioner Noise, Recorded.

 

[Dellmassive]

Sounds like a squeaky belt, prob needs a new aux belt and/or tensioner

That was my first thought....

Aux belt tensioner.


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[CharlieNeil]

Cheers guys. Aux belt tensioner.

 

[kernowcoles]

Sorry to hijack thread.

I have this chirping noise going on so assuming it's the aux belt/tensioner. I first noticed it in May, but the van has hardly been driven since then as has been being coverted. Forgot all about the noise until we got the van back recently.

It's booked in with VW to investigate but not for 4 weeks.

I have 2 questions:
1. Is it reasonably safe to drive it in the meantime whilst waiting for VW to investigate and sort?

2. Do aux belt/tensioner issues tend to be covered by VW extended warranty?

Thanks all

 

[Andy McCannick]

I have that problem on the bike

 

[JOG]

The noise goes away for me when I travel solo!!!

 

[CAB]

Sorry to hijack thread.

I have this chirping noise going on so assuming it's the aux belt/tensioner. I first noticed it in May, but the van has hardly been driven since then as has been being coverted. Forgot all about the noise until we got the van back recently.

It's booked in with VW to investigate but not for 4 weeks.

I have 2 questions:
1. Is it reasonably safe to drive it in the meantime whilst waiting for VW to investigate and sort?

2. Do aux belt/tensioner issues tend to be covered by VW extended warranty?

Thanks all

1. Mine went a thousand miles to Orkney and back. Not a guarantee though!

2. No. Not covered in All-in-one warranty, I had to pay.

 

[AshleyM]

1. Mine went a thousand miles to Orkney and back. Not a guarantee though!

2. No. Not covered in All-in-one warranty, I had to pay.

I must have been lukcy... mine was done under warranty. Guess it depends on the van centre and what mood they're in!