[FrCrilly]

Hi All,

I have a strange ticking sound coming from the centre right of my engine. To watch and listen, please click the below youtube link.

https://youtube.com/shorts/LqE8Zy4xX...FUEFllf01-veuB


It's used to go away after the car heated up but now it is constant.

Does anyone know the potential issue and what is required to fix it?

Is it something that I could just keep driving with and get used to the sound?
Renault Clio Dynamic 1.5 Diesel 2008, Approx 160,000 miles.

Thanks

[Lily]

Welcome to the RAC Community @FrCrilly. Thank you for sharing the video, super useful. If you haven't sorted it out yet, maybe we can still help.

@olduser, @Rolebama, @Santa, @NMNeil Tagging you gentlemen in—any idea how to help with this one?

[FrCrilly]

Issue is resolved. It was copper injector seals. Thanks.

[Rolebama]

@FrCrilly Thanks for coming back with the answer.

[Lily]

@FrCrilly fantastic news! Do you work with cars?

[shahidmunir7881]

@FrCrilly
Hi mate
Watched your clip and that ticking does sound like it’s coming from the top end maybe tappets or injectors especially on a 1.5 dCi. Since it used to go away when warm but now sticks around that’s not great could be wear in the hydraulic lifters or low oil pressure
At 160k miles it’s not unheard of but I wouldnt just ignore it could lead to more grief down the line
Worth checking your oil level and quality first then maybe get a proper ear on it from a mechanic who knows Renaults
Driving it wont blow up tomorrow but yeah id get it looked at sooner rather than later

[shahidmunir7881]

@FrCrilly
Hi mate
Watched your clip and that ticking does sound like it’s coming from the top end maybe tappets or injectors especially on a 1.5 dCi. Since it used to go away when warm but now sticks around that’s not great could be wear in the hydraulic lifters or low oil pressure
At 160k miles it’s not unheard of but I wouldnt just ignore it could lead to more grief down the line
Worth checking your oil level and quality first then maybe get a proper ear on it from a mechanic who knows Renaults
Driving it wont blow up tomorrow but yeah id get it looked at sooner rather than later