Do you hear an engine noise on your Renault Espace 3 when you drive your car? We know that this is very stressing and that you are questioning. Finding out such a noise is not always a good sign, but it may also be nothing major. To support you fix this trouble, our team has made a decision to create this article to help you in this investigation. In order to carry out this research as accurately as possible, we will first concentrate on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Renault Espace 3 metal type.
I hear a clicking engine noise Renault Espace 3
In case you recognise a clicking engine noise on your Renault Espace 3, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to discern the source place 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 hear a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you hear an engine noise on Renault Espace 3, 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 causes of these engine noises on Renault Espace 3. Either the hydraulic pushers, generally it is because of their faulty “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will hear 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 issue. In such a case, consider swapping them.
I hear a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Renault Espace 3
If you have established the region of source of engine noise on Renault Espace 3 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 fixes are very difficult and most technicians will advise you to swap the motor of your Renault Espace 3.
I hear an engine clicking noise on Renault Espace 3 coming from combustion
Finally, if you have the feeling that this clicking noise is linked to the combustion of your engine, there are three conceivable 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 provide good combustion. And finally, the most classic cause, comes from your injection, which is either obstructed or one or more injectors is damaged. In this case, do not hesitate to consult this article which deals in detail with the several injector noises on Renault Espace 3.
Hissing noise / engine friction Renault Espace 3
Engine noise Renault Espace 3 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 locate the exact origin of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to occur in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to distinguish the area 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 Renault Espace 3 when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the event that you notice engine noise on Renault Espace 3, but this noise appears mainly when you release or depress your clutch pedal, in such a 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 verify that the release bearing is indeed the reason of your problems, go here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Renault Espace 3.
Engine noise Renault Espace 3 close to a friction
In the case that you hear a motor noise on your Renault Espace 3, 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 source of your problems.Often, we will start to hear a motor noise on Renault Espace 3, 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 trouble. So keep in mind to check their state and go to your auto mechanic to change 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, have a look at this article on belt noise on Renault Espace 3 for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Renault Espace 3
In the case that you hear an engine noise on Renault Espace 3 and this noise is similar to metal noise, it is conceivable 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, almost instantly 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 change them if required. If you want to have more information about rubber mounts noises on Renault Espace 3, read this article which gives you more information about the several types of noise and their origins.
