12 plate Suzuki Swift Sport engine noise

[CJMCBAB]

Really hoping it's not the chain! Better would be that I'm just imagining things!

https://vimeo.com/544965084

Car is nearly 90,000 miles and has just had a major service with Suzuki.

Thanks in advance!

[t400ble]

Bearing noise, alternator or the tensioner
Need to whip the aux belt off and start it up to be sure

[CJMCBAB]

Thanks for responding!

Well that's not good, I was hoping it was just my imagination!

Am I best off getting this sorted ASAP do you think? We rarely use the car and money is very tight at the moment but I don't want it ruining the whole engine if I don't get it replaced.

[trickywoo]

Could well be a/c compressor.

They run their own belt so you could just cut it off on the basis that you’ll replace it anyway if you attend to the compressor.

It’s a good idea to look at whatever the issue is as it will only get worse.

[CJMCBAB]

Thanks for responding!

Unfortunately I can't afford to get it fixed just yet as we're expecting a new arrival in the next couple of weeks!

Is there anything I can do to help it in the meantime? I'm trying to drive it as little as possible but I've got a longer journey to make (50 miles each way) next week that I can't postpone.

As soon as money is sorted, I'll take it in to be checked but it's wound me up as it's only just had a major service from Suzuki.

[CJMCBAB]

Went to 2 independent garages today, one was said it definitely wasn't the tappets but was also non-comittal saying the noise is definitely coming from by the drive belt but it could be one of 4 things: alternator (everything is charging okay if that makes a difference) water pump, tensioner or a bearing. He said the noise wasn't too bad and he would advise to continue as normal until the noise gets louder, however I can fit it in with him sooner if I want.

The other thinks it's definitely the water pump, he has quoted me £180 for the whole job.

Waiting to take it into Suzuki as unless I drive it there myself, they won't drive it and want a low loader to collect it instead.

[CJMCBAB]

Quick update:

Suzuki have collected the car and have said that they can't find a fault with the car at all.

They're going to leave it overnight and have another look tomorrow when it's 'cold'.

I'll keep this thread updated when I hear more tomorrow.

[trickywoo]

Thanks for the update.

Interested in what they say tomorrow too.

[CJMCBAB]

I have the car back now, they couldn't find a fault at all and said everything is "healthy and normal".

We haven't driven it since they dropped it off but when I do I'll be able to see if there is any change or if the phantom noise is still there.