I have a ticking noise under the hood by the serpentine belt. what could it be?
Aug 6, 2016 at 4:16 PM
ticking under hood
2008 DODGE CALIBER
BRANDY HOCHSCHILD
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Where exactly is this ticking coming from and when do you hear it?
Aug 7, 2016 at 4:51 PM
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Hi BRANDY,
I would first remove the serpentine belt and start the engine to determine if it is an engine noise or a problem with an accessory such as a alternator and belt tensioner. If the engine is quite spin each accessory it see if one of them ticks.
Next, look for rust colored dust on any of the brackets which would indicate breakage which can make the ticking you are describing.
Please let me know what you find
Best, Ken
I would first remove the serpentine belt and start the engine to determine if it is an engine noise or a problem with an accessory such as a alternator and belt tensioner. If the engine is quite spin each accessory it see if one of them ticks.
Next, look for rust colored dust on any of the brackets which would indicate breakage which can make the ticking you are describing.
Please let me know what you find
Best, Ken
Aug 8, 2016 at 6:22 PM
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