Do you listen to an engine noise on your Citroen Xantia when you drive your vehicle? We know that this is very worrying and that you are wanting to know. Listening such a noise is not always a good indication, but it may also be nothing serious. To help you fix this problem, our team has chosen to compose this content page to assist you in this investigation. In order to carry out this research as accurately as possible, we will first focus on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Citroen Xantia metal type.
I listen to a clicking engine noise Citroen Xantia
In case you acknowledge a clicking engine noise on your Citroen Xantia, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to discover the origin area of it to be able to know the cause of it. You will need a mechanical stethoscope or a large screwdriver to locate the original area of these noises.
I listen to a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you listen to an engine noise on Citroen Xantia, and this noise is located at the top of the engine, it means that it is located at your cylinder head and accompanying components. Two components can be the origins of these engine noises on Citroen Xantia. Either the hydraulic pushers, generally it is because of their defective “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will listen to these clicking noises, often when cold and goes away when hot. Otherwise, it is your the play of your rocker arms or their state of wear that is the issue. In this case, reflect on swapping them.
I listen to a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Citroen Xantia
If you have located the area of origin of engine noise on Citroen Xantia that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the triggers. In both situations, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two fixes are very complex and most mechanics will advise you to change the motor of your Citroen Xantia.
I listen to an engine clicking noise on Citroen Xantia coming from combustion
Finally, if you think that this clicking noise is associated with the combustion of your engine, there are three plausible triggers of it. Check the condition of your glow plugs which if worn can hinder the proper combustion of the fuel mixture. Then, your timing belt may be shifted and may poorly manage the timing of the various engine parts to promote good combustion. And finally, the most classic cause, comes from your injection, which is either clogged or one or more injectors is damaged. In this case, do not hesitate to consult this content page which deals in detail with the distinct injector noises on Citroen Xantia.
Hissing noise / engine friction Citroen Xantia
Engine noise Citroen Xantia close to a bearing
If it is close to a squeaking noise you may have one of the bearings of your engine accessory parts that are reached. So check the condition and try to locate the exact origin of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to arise in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to identify the area of origin of the noise. The three components whose bearings are often at the origin of these noises are the water pump, the injection pump and the oil pump.
Engine noise Citroen Xantia when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the case that you perceive engine noise on Citroen Xantia, but this noise takes place mainly when you release or depress your clutch pedal, in this case it is very likely that your release bearing is worn. Indeed, a worn release bearing will produce a noise close to a bell noise. To have more info about this noise and if you have managed to validate that the release bearing is indeed the trigger of your problems, direction here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Citroen Xantia.
Engine noise Citroen Xantia close to a friction
In case that you listen to a motor noise on your Citroen Xantia, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the parts that triggers it is the source of your issues.Often, we will start to listen to a motor noise on Citroen Xantia, close to a friction when one of the belts is worn out or when one of the related parts like your alternator, or your tensioner roller is the problem. So take into account to check their condition and go to your technician to change the components in question. If you have been able to target the noise as coming from the belts and you want more details about it, read this content page on belt noise on Citroen Xantia for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Citroen Xantia
In case that you listen to an engine noise on Citroen Xantia and this noise is similar to metal noise, it is plausible that this noise comes from your gearbox or clutch. Indeed, a metallic noise in the engine block is often connected with damaged sprockets. Try to check that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, as soon as possible go to your motor mechanic or you would get a break down. Finally, the second possibility is that your silent engine blocks or rubber mounts may be dead. This triggers a metallic noise each time your engine moves, either because of a change of pace (acceleration or braking) or, when you drive on roads in poor condition. Check the condition of your silentblocks and change them if necessary. If you want to have more info about rubber mounts noises on Citroen Xantia, examine this content page which gives you more info about the distinct types of noise and their origins.
