Do you listen to an engine noise on your Mercedes Vito when you drive? We can understand that this is very worrying and that you are wanting to know. Experiencing such a noise is not always a good sign, but it may also be nothing severe. To support you resolve this problem, our team has chosen to write 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 Mercedes Vito metal type.
I listen to a clicking engine noise Mercedes Vito
In case you recognise a clicking engine noise on your Mercedes Vito, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to determine the source location 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 Mercedes Vito, 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 Mercedes Vito. 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 goes away when hot. Otherwise, it is your the play of your rocker arms or their state of wear that is the concern. In cases like this, consider changing them.
I listen to a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Mercedes Vito
If you have identified the area of source of engine noise on Mercedes Vito that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the triggers. In both circumstances, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two fixes are very complicated and most mechanics will advise you to change the motor of your Mercedes Vito.
I listen to an engine clicking noise on Mercedes Vito coming from combustion
Finally, if you have the feeling that this clicking noise is relating 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 manage 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 damaged. In this case, do not hesitate to consult this content page which deals in detail with the several injector noises on Mercedes Vito.
Hissing noise / engine friction Mercedes Vito
Engine noise Mercedes Vito 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 examine 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 arise in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to distinguish 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 Mercedes Vito when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the case that you find out engine noise on Mercedes Vito, but this noise occurs 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 make 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 trouble, go here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Mercedes Vito.
Engine noise Mercedes Vito close to a friction
In case that you listen to a motor noise on your Mercedes Vito, 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 concerns.Often, we will start to listen to a motor noise on Mercedes Vito, 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 keep in mind to examine their state and go to your auto technician to swap 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, inspect this content page on belt noise on Mercedes Vito for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Mercedes Vito
In case that you listen to an engine noise on Mercedes Vito and this noise is close 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 examine that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, promptly 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 triggers 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 necessary. If you want to have more details about rubber mounts noises on Mercedes Vito, go through this content page which gives you more details about the several types of noise and their origins.
