Do you experience an engine noise on your Ford Puma when you drive your vehicle? We understand that this is very distressing and that you are wanting to know. Finding out such a noise is not always a good indicator, but it may also be nothing major. To help you remedy this problem, our team has made a decision to compose this article to assist you in this investigation. In order to accomplish this research as accurately as possible, we will first focus on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Ford Puma metal type.
I experience a clicking engine noise Ford Puma
In case you experience a clicking engine noise on your Ford Puma, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to identify the origin area of it to be able to know the trigger of it. You will need a mechanical stethoscope or a large screwdriver to locate the original area of these noises.
I experience a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you experience an engine noise on Ford Puma, and this noise is based at the top of the engine, it means that it is based at your cylinder head and accompanying parts. Two parts can be the triggers of these engine noises on Ford Puma. Either the hydraulic pushers, in general it is because of their defective “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will experience these clicking noises, often when cold and disappears when hot. Otherwise, it is your the play of your rocker arms or their state of wear that is the concern. In such a case, reflect on swapping them.
I experience a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Ford Puma
If you have located the area of origin of engine noise on Ford Puma that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the causes. In both scenarios, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two fixes are very complex and most technicians will advise you to replace the motor of your Ford Puma.
I experience an engine clicking noise on Ford Puma coming from combustion
Finally, if you think that this clicking noise is related to the combustion of your engine, there are three plausible causes 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 elements to induce good combustion. And finally, the most classic trigger, comes from your injection, which is either obstructed or one or more injectors is damaged. In this case, do not hesitate to read this article which deals in detail with the different injector noises on Ford Puma.
Hissing noise / engine friction Ford Puma
Engine noise Ford Puma 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 verify the state and try to find the exact origin of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to happen in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to determine the region of origin of the noise. The three parts whose bearings are often at the origin of these noises are the water pump, the injection pump and the oil pump.
Engine noise Ford Puma when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the case that you pay attention to engine noise on Ford Puma, but this noise happens mainly when you release or depress your clutch pedal, in such a case it is very likely that your release bearing is worn. Indeed, a worn release bearing will emit a noise close to a bell noise. To have more information about this noise and if you have managed to verify that the release bearing is indeed the trigger of your problems, go here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Ford Puma.
Engine noise Ford Puma close to a friction
In case that you experience a motor noise on your Ford Puma, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the elements that causes it is the origin of your concerns.Often, we will start to experience a motor noise on Ford Puma, 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 think about to verify their state and go to your auto technician to swap the parts in question. If you have been able to target the noise as coming from the belts and you want more details about it, check this article on belt noise on Ford Puma for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Ford Puma
In case that you experience an engine noise on Ford Puma 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 linked to damaged sprockets. Try to verify that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, as soon as possible go to your technician or you would get a break down. Finally, the second possibility is that your silent engine blocks or rubber mounts may be dead. This causes a metallic noise each time your engine moves, either because of a change of pace (acceleration or braking) or, when you pass on roads in poor state. Check the state of your silentblocks and swap them if required. If you want to have more information about rubber mounts noises on Ford Puma, read this article which gives you more information about the different types of noise and their origins.
