Engine: 70 R: - Cam noise Very heavy Tic,Tic,Tic, noise

vol · Oct 19th, 2018, 16:12

Good evening, in a spot of bother chaps..my S70R manual 1998 milage is 154,150.. has just has passed Nct, with flying colors last nite I was coming home from a friends house & gave the car a bit of a boost going up a hill, just because I never drive it like this I just felt the urge..then i stopped 5 minutes later to pick up milk at the shop..got back in about 5 mins later i heard a very loud ticking noise, on closer inspection i looked today & it seems like its coming from the cam belt cover area, took it off had a look & no oil no loose belt no coolant nothing out of the ordinary, no dash light, Car still pulling great, I checked the dipstick after it ran for 2 mins or so & noticed bubbles in the oil, car has had new cam-belt water pump pulleys & tensioners fitted less than 3000 miles ago Volvo parts, Car is highly maintained I use Valvoline..SAE 5W-30 Full synthetic every 5000 miles or less + Volvo oil filter..I done a short phone video which I will try to up load..Can you Please help me out.?

Link, of video sounds like Tractor..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyF12gN4T_M

Second video..it seems louder......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS3YT6bXJPM

Very kind regards

Vol.

huron · Oct 19th, 2018, 20:08

If you take the aux. belt off does it make a difference?

harveys · Oct 19th, 2018, 20:20

Sounds like a lifter is sticking ?.

milgo86 · Oct 19th, 2018, 20:41

It does sound like a stuck lifter or poor oil supply to the head caused by aerated oil (bubbles). Sump o-ring seals perhaps?

martin_r_smith · Oct 19th, 2018, 22:05

Knock knock, who's there? Your bent con rod.

doingitsideways · Oct 19th, 2018, 22:08

This ^^^^

Plus, the oil is a bit thin really

vol · Oct 19th, 2018, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by huron

If you take the aux. belt off does it make a difference?

Hello huron thanks for the reply I will check that & out first thing tomorrow
never thought of that

Cheers Vol.

vol · Oct 19th, 2018, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by harveys

Sounds like a lifter is sticking ?.

Fingers legs & eyes crossed that is all I hope it is thanks harveys

vol · Oct 19th, 2018, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by milgo86

It does sound like a stuck lifter or poor oil supply to the head caused by aerated oil (bubbles). Sump o-ring seals perhaps?

Hi milgo86 was just reading about this on another site..? thanks for the heads up m8

Cheers Vol.

rudi dudi · Oct 19th, 2018, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by doingitsideways

This ^^^^

Plus, the oil is a bit thin really

A bit thin.. you can say that again!!!
10/40 only in these.

Oct 19th, 2018, 16:12	#1
vol Master Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin	Cam noise Very heavy Tic,Tic,Tic, noise Good evening, in a spot of bother chaps..my S70R manual 1998 milage is 154,150.. has just has passed Nct, with flying colors last nite I was coming home from a friends house & gave the car a bit of a boost going up a hill, just because I never drive it like this I just felt the urge..then i stopped 5 minutes later to pick up milk at the shop..got back in about 5 mins later i heard a very loud ticking noise, on closer inspection i looked today & it seems like its coming from the cam belt cover area, took it off had a look & no oil no loose belt no coolant nothing out of the ordinary, no dash light, Car still pulling great, I checked the dipstick after it ran for 2 mins or so & noticed bubbles in the oil, car has had new cam-belt water pump pulleys & tensioners fitted less than 3000 miles ago Volvo parts, Car is highly maintained I use Valvoline..SAE 5W-30 Full synthetic every 5000 miles or less + Volvo oil filter..I done a short phone video which I will try to up load..Can you Please help me out.? Link, of video sounds like Tractor..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyF12gN4T_M Second video..it seems louder......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS3YT6bXJPM Very kind regards Vol. __________________ Last edited by vol; Oct 19th, 2018 at 16:57. Reason: ,,link

Oct 19th, 2018, 20:08	#2
huron Master Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2020 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bodmin	If you take the aux. belt off does it make a difference? __________________ huron 2009 V70 2.4 geartronic in red.

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harveys Master Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2022 22:33 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: newton abbot in sunny Devon	Sounds like a lifter is sticking ?. __________________

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martin_r_smith Premier Member Last Online: May 10th, 2022 21:01 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wiltshire	Knock knock, who's there? Your bent con rod. __________________ 1983 244

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doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	This ^^^^ Plus, the oil is a bit thin really __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

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milgo86 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2020 22:33 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Chelmsford	It does sound like a stuck lifter or poor oil supply to the head caused by aerated oil (bubbles). Sump o-ring seals perhaps?

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