Do you listen to an engine noise on your Toyota FJ Cruiser when you drive your car? We understand that this is very stressing and that you are wanting to know. Listening such a noise is not always a good sign, but it may also be nothing major. To help you solve this problem, our team has chosen to prepare 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser metal type.
I listen to a clicking engine noise Toyota FJ Cruiser
In case you know a clicking engine noise on your Toyota FJ Cruiser, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to find the origin 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 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 origins of these engine noises on Toyota FJ Cruiser. 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 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 changing them.
I listen to a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Toyota FJ Cruiser
If you have found the region of origin of engine noise on Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
I listen to an engine clicking noise on Toyota FJ Cruiser coming from combustion
Finally, if you think that this clicking noise is linked to the combustion of your engine, there are three plausible causes of it. Verify 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 promote good combustion. And finally, the most classic cause, comes from your injection, which is either obstructed or one or more injectors is injured. In this case, do not be reluctant to consult this article which deals in detail with the distinct injector noises on Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Hissing noise / engine friction Toyota FJ Cruiser
Engine noise Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 discover 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 establish 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the case that you acknowledge engine noise on Toyota FJ Cruiser, 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. 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 validate that the release bearing is indeed the cause of your trouble, go here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Engine noise Toyota FJ Cruiser close to a friction
In the case that you listen to a motor noise on your Toyota FJ Cruiser, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the parts that causes it is the origin of your problems.Often, we will start to listen to a motor noise on Toyota FJ Cruiser, 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 take into account to examine their state and go to your mechanic to swap the elements 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Toyota FJ Cruiser
In the case that you listen to an engine noise on Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 examine that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, 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 state. Verify the state of your silentblocks and swap them if necessary. If you want to have more information about rubber mounts noises on Toyota FJ Cruiser, go through this article which gives you more information about the distinct types of noise and their origins.
