Do you acknowledge an engine noise on your Peugeot 309 while driving? We know that this is very troubling and that you are questioning. Discovering such a noise is not always a good sign, but it may also be nothing severe. To help you fix this issue, our team has decided to prepare this article to help you in this research. In order to conduct this research as accurately as possible, we will first concentrate on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Peugeot 309 metal type.
I acknowledge a clicking engine noise Peugeot 309
In case you recognise a clicking engine noise on your Peugeot 309, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to find 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 acknowledge a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you acknowledge an engine noise on Peugeot 309, and this noise is based at the top of the engine, it means that it is based at your cylinder head and accompanying components. Two components can be the origins of these engine noises on Peugeot 309. Either the hydraulic pushers, generally it is because of their defective “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will acknowledge 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, consider changing them.
I acknowledge a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Peugeot 309
If you have identified the region of origin of engine noise on Peugeot 309 that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the causes. In both cases, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two repairs are very complicated and most technicians will advise you to change the motor of your Peugeot 309.
I acknowledge an engine clicking noise on Peugeot 309 coming from combustion
Finally, if you think that this clicking noise is relating to the combustion of your engine, there are three plausible causes of it. Verify 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 components 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 read this article which deals in detail with the different injector noises on Peugeot 309.
Hissing noise / engine friction Peugeot 309
Engine noise Peugeot 309 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 origins 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 determine 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 Peugeot 309 when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the case that you identify engine noise on Peugeot 309, but this noise occurs 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 information about this noise and if you have managed to confirm that the release bearing is indeed the cause of your problems, direction here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Peugeot 309.
Engine noise Peugeot 309 close to a friction
In the case that you acknowledge a motor noise on your Peugeot 309, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the components that causes it is the origin of your problems.Often, we will start to acknowledge a motor noise on Peugeot 309, 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 please remember to check their condition and go to your motor mechanic to replace 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 article on belt noise on Peugeot 309 for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Peugeot 309
In the case that you acknowledge an engine noise on Peugeot 309 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 associated with damaged sprockets. Try to check that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, fairly quickly go to your auto 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 causes 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 condition. Verify the condition of your silentblocks and replace them if necessary. If you want to have more information about rubber mounts noises on Peugeot 309, browse this article which gives you more information about the different types of noise and their origins.
