Do you listen to an engine noise on your Citroen Xsara when you drive? We understand that this is very distressing and that you are wondering. Experiencing such a noise is not always a good indicator, but it may also be nothing serious. To support you remedy this issue, our team has decided to compose this content to help 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 Xsara metal type.
I listen to a clicking engine noise Citroen Xsara
In case you recognise a clicking engine noise on your Citroen Xsara, 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 Xsara, 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 triggers of these engine noises on Citroen Xsara. Either the hydraulic pushers, generally it is because of their faulty “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will listen to these clicking noises, often when cold and vanishes when hot. Otherwise, it is your the play of your rocker arms or their state of wear that is the issue. In cases like this, consider swapping them.
I listen to a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Citroen Xsara
If you have distinguished the place of origin of engine noise on Citroen Xsara 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 repairs are very difficult and most technicians will advise you to replace the motor of your Citroen Xsara.
I listen to an engine clicking noise on Citroen Xsara coming from combustion
Finally, if you have the feeling that this clicking noise is connected to the combustion of your engine, there are three plausible triggers of it. Check the state 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 control the timing of the various engine parts to provide good combustion. And finally, the most classic cause, comes from your injection, which is either clogged or one or more injectors is injured. In this case, do not be reluctant to consult this content which deals in detail with the distinct injector noises on Citroen Xsara.
Hissing noise / engine friction Citroen Xsara
Engine noise Citroen Xsara 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 state and try to discover 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 establish the location 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 Xsara when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the case that you identify engine noise on Citroen Xsara, 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. In fact, a worn release bearing will produce a noise close to a bell noise. To have more details 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 Xsara.
Engine noise Citroen Xsara close to a friction
In the case that you listen to a motor noise on your Citroen Xsara, 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 origin of your problems.Often, we will start to listen to a motor noise on Citroen Xsara, 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 issue. So bear in mind to check their state and go to your auto 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 on belt noise on Citroen Xsara for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Citroen Xsara
In the case that you listen to an engine noise on Citroen Xsara and this noise is close to metal noise, it is plausible that this noise comes from your gearbox or clutch. In fact, 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, fairly quickly go to your 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 every time your engine moves, either because of a change of pace (acceleration or braking) or, when you drive on roads in poor state. Check the state of your silentblocks and change them if necessary. If you want to have more details about rubber mounts noises on Citroen Xsara, examine this content which gives you more details about the distinct types of noise and their origins.
