Do you listen to an engine noise on your Renault Latitude while driving? We understand that this is very worrying and that you are wondering. Hearing such a noise is not always a good indicator, but it may also be nothing severe. To help you eliminate this issue, our team has decided to write this content to help you in this research. 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 Renault Latitude metal type.engine-noise-renault-latitude

I listen to a clicking engine noise Renault Latitude

In case you recognise a clicking engine noise on your Renault Latitude, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to establish the source spot 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 Renault Latitude, and this noise is located at the top of the engine, it means that it is located at your cylinder head and accompanying elements. Two elements can be the causes of these engine noises on Renault Latitude. Either the hydraulic pushers, in general 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 such a case, consider swapping them.

I listen to a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Renault Latitude

If you have revealed the location of source of engine noise on Renault Latitude that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the causes. In both situations, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two repairs are very complex and most technicians will advise you to replace the motor of your Renault Latitude.

I listen to an engine clicking noise on Renault Latitude coming from combustion

Finally, if you have the feeling that this clicking noise is relating to the combustion of your engine, there are three possible causes of it. Examine 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 components to induce good combustion. And finally, the most classic cause, comes from your injection, which is either blocked or one or more injectors is damaged. In this case, do not hesitate to browse this content which deals in detail with the distinct injector noises on Renault Latitude.

Hissing noise / engine friction Renault Latitude

Engine noise Renault Latitude 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 source of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to manifest in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to find the area of origin of the noise. The three elements whose bearings are often at the origin of these noises are the water pump, the injection pump and the oil pump.

Engine noise Renault Latitude when releasing or depressing the clutch

In the case that you find out engine noise on Renault Latitude, but this noise occurs mainly when you release or depress your clutch pedal, in this instance it is very likely that your release bearing is worn. Indeed, a worn release bearing will produce a noise close to a bell noise. To have more info about this noise and if you have managed to confirm that the release bearing is indeed the trigger of your concerns, direction here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Renault Latitude.

Engine noise Renault Latitude close to a friction

In case that you listen to a motor noise on your Renault Latitude, 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 listen to a motor noise on Renault Latitude, 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 examine their state and go to your mechanic to replace the elements in question. If you have been able to target the noise as coming from the belts and you want more information about it, take a look at this content on belt noise on Renault Latitude for a complete guide.

Metal motor noise Renault Latitude

In case that you listen to an engine noise on Renault Latitude and this noise is close to metal noise, it is possible that this noise comes from your gearbox or clutch. Indeed, a metallic noise in the engine block is often associated with damaged sprockets. Try to examine that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, 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 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. Examine the state of your silentblocks and replace them if necessary. If you want to have more info about rubber mounts noises on Renault Latitude, read this content which gives you more info about the distinct types of noise and their origins.