No. Definetly sounds as if it's from the block. Does it every time you start up, hot or cold.

Thanks hippo, I note that you have changed yours, was that a new GKN or recon and did you change shaft bearings at the same time ? I have an original on 120k so it wouldn't be unreasonable to change it, however a new vcu and bearings plus labour wouldn't leave much change out of £500 I bet, ouch...

'04, 2.0 ltr diesel auto.

This is a rubbing noise not chattering. I was suprised jbene replied quickly saying they had noticed it too, now it seems we are the only people who have ever heard this noise :confused: The 1st FL1 I looked at made the noise and it put me off buying it,( along with other probs ). 2nd one also...

A thread on the site about it. GKN are new and poss best, recon are cheaper and "smoother". Somebody quoted £300 recon and fitted, not sure if that includes shaft bearings. Life span is apparently 60k, so I should be on my second.

jbenekeor back me up, they think I've got the heebie geebies ;)

If I had a stop watch it would be exactly the same time around 30 secs from starting, and lasts the same time till it stops. That's why I thought it was normal as it is so regular. I have listened to it under the bonnet and it is coming from the top of the engine area and it's a definite grumble...

That seems to be it in a nutshell. I can feel mine stiffen on full lock reverse, but then I read this happens on new original vcu's and only goes away on non genuine replacements. Do these have an approximate life span, as with any servicable part and as such just replace it to avoid possible...

Oeerr, yes it is and so where all the others I noticed it on. Now why would that be a daft question ???

Fuel filter or pump ? Checking flow back on injectors isn't expensive and easy enough if you are mechanicaly minded. Would be worth it to cancel out any fuel problems.

Thanks guys, No, no, nope and no to those. Clearly as this isn't the common thing I thought it was, the mystery deepens. Have fbh, (making it's own noise), air con working fine, egr bypass fitted. Didn't concern me before, now I know it's not a common thing.......:confused:

I think it is customary to introduce yourself first before posting.

I noted that injectors are different for manual than autos, so be aware.

Well this is proving a stranger one than I thought. As jb says, he has noticed it on other FL1's also,so I'm surised no other FL1 owners have heard it. It starts 30 seconds or so after engine is started so feel that it's not any of the things you mention as they would tend to be there on...

I have, let you know in 5 weeks

Different noise, different place.

Thanks gstuart, Look ok although wrong ones for mine. It seems like they don't cover many vehicles, which is odd.

Ah, glad it's not just me then. Just need a smarty pants to solve it

Just an update. Just had reply from DVLA, that's 5 weeks. Posted V5c 1st class 26th Jan, was processed 4th Feb, so lost the month of Feb. Typical rip off as the delay was not with the post but their processing dept.:mad: So the lesson, send early and recorded delivery.

What injector site is that, Britpart :censored:. That sounds cheap as chips