various transit noises !

[avromo]

Hi guys,

noisy transit!

1 noise is from wheels almost sure its wheelbearings so going to order some of those. Problem is there seems to be two fittings one for regular and one for extra payload and the sizing is different. My vehicle is a 2009, lwb minibus, T370 (not 350) 2.4rwd 140. Would anyone know whether I would have the extra payload ones or which part number i need?

another noise is a slight clank from near the wheel area (i assume this is a drop link as last mot the other side was replaced?)

another noise is a constant chirping from the belt (so annoying in the summer with windows open (ok im in manchester so wont last long)). This is a newish gates belt (11 months old) and seems to be running straight. When i put a little bit of water on the belt anywhere is stops for a few seconds. I assume its the belt then? the only anomaly is that very rarely it does not squeek for a few mins on startup.... does this give any clue?

another annoying noise is a whirring sound when driving (not wheel bearings as they are a heavier sound) not too sure how to describe it ...

Might be worth me just leaving all of this and investing in some ear plugs or a good sound system !

[DanMK7uk]

Id imagine you do have the larger bearings but Use cat car or GSF parts to get part numbers. Jack it up spin wheels listen for any roughness , hold wheel 12 / 6 o clock with it raised feel for freeplay..

Unfortunately its very difficult to diagnose noises without hearing it. Clunk could be anything from balljoint/ drop link / ARB bushings so on.

Remove belt, check pulleys for play / does the tensioner jump about ?

Or just do a belt and hope but you need to remove belt anyway so may aswell check it all out..

Whirring noise. Check the alternator/ OAP pulley.. Hows your PS fluid level?

https://www.catcar.info/ford/?lang=en&l ... EzMQ%3D%3D

https://www.catcar.info/ford/?lang=en&l ... E3NzYrMTMx

[avromo]

Id imagine you do have the larger bearings but Use cat car or GSF parts to get part numbers. Jack it up spin wheels listen for any roughness , hold wheel 12 / 6 o clock with it raised feel for freeplay..

Unfortunately its very difficult to diagnose noises without hearing it. Clunk could be anything from balljoint/ drop link / ARB bushings so on.

Remove belt, check pulleys for play / does the tensioner jump about ?

Or just do a belt and hope but you need to remove belt anyway so may aswell check it all out..

Whirring noise. Check the alternator/ OAP pulley.. Hows your PS fluid level?

https://www.catcar.info/ford/?lang=en&l ... EzMQ%3D%3D

https://www.catcar.info/ford/?lang=en&l ... E3NzYrMTMx

Thanks for advice to look on catcar. It seems from there I need the smaller ones as my front axle 1750. Happy to find some motor craft one on ebay for £20 a pop.
I will have to remove the belt and check the pulleys. Seems a pity to just replace belt as it's quite new.
Ps level is fine
Did notice what seemed to be a slightly loose nut

[tranmx2]

another noise is a constant - chirping - from the belt.
Debri on the belt or and pulleys.
Wire brush/scrape. Use WD 40.

[avromo]

another noise is a constant - chirping - from the belt.
Debri on the belt or and pulleys.
Wire brush/scrape. Use WD 40.

thanks for this.
Whats really interesting, is that very occasionally the chirping is not there for a little time

[T350camper]

Have you confirmed that some of the road noise is not down to tyre tread or wear? I thought I had a wheel bearing beginning to go O/S/F when the window is open at 40-50mph. Turned out to be the tread pattern on the tyre (which is a new tyre). No fault other than an annoying sound if the window is open.

I also get a very intermittent chirp from the fan belt when accelerating. The belt is in good condition and runs true. I'm just going to keep an eye on it for now as nothing seems to be wearing.

[avromo]

Hi guys,


another noise is a constant chirping from the belt (so annoying in the summer with windows open (ok im in manchester so wont last long)). This is a newish gates belt (11 months old) and seems to be running straight. When i put a little bit of water on the belt anywhere is stops for a few seconds. I assume its the belt then? the only anomaly is that very rarely it does not squeek for a few mins on startup.... does this give any clue?

update on this when i was looking in the engine bay trying to find this noise i squirted a bit of grease at the tensioner and it moved slightly anti clockwise and the noise stopped. So i think its time for a new tensioner? Do i have to buy ford for that ? heard stories on the cheaper ones.

[metalworker0]

if you buy from ebay

there are certain brands that are as good as genuine ford

look for one branded as SKF and you will not go wrong

happy hunting cause ebay tries to show you everything even though you put that in the title

try:
transit 2.4 "SKF" belt tensioner


SKF = Swedish company

all the best.mark

[avromo]

if you buy from ebay

there are certain brands that are as good as genuine ford

look for one branded as SKF and you will not go wrong

happy hunting cause ebay tries to show you everything even though you put that in the title

try:
transit 2.4 "SKF" belt tensioner


SKF = Swedish company

all the best.mark

they are about £70. Are "Gates" any good?

[metalworker0]

yes gates are good brand, known for quality , but gates will probably, i dont know in this day and age , be buying from china and relabeling

i picked out SKF as they are a bearing manufacturer.

this is the choice you get with 2.4 transit belt tensioner /.. ive put some in BOLD .. as the quality ones .. i don't really know about the others. (without spending half an afternoon researching) you can do research on the brands .. you pays your money and you make the choice.
formoco .. is genuine ford



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all the best.mark

[avromo]

thanks

i chose the gates one pretty easy to fit

still squeeking, sometimes better sometimes worse. So annoying when u think youve fixed it! I did notice on the old one where the belt ran there was a line which the belt had rubbed. So seems to be running. Maybe my crankshaft pulley which is new wasnt positioned 100%

[metalworker0]

That picture you uploaded .. bottom pulley to the far left .. seems that its running with one "v" left over

all the best.mark

[avromo]

I know what you mean but I checked again and it looks correct as that last bit is higher then the other metal grooves.

[metalworker0]

Perhaps the belt is after market and not good quality or slightly too wide

other things are: the accessories . water pump, alternator, ac pump , all have bearings that make noise when worn .. putting all the high power items on .. lights , windscreen heater, will make the alternator make noise if its worn.
turning steering will put more load on steering pump
turning on ac will load that up
water pump .. look underneath of it , it may have a "tell tail" a little hole that comes out by the bearing and leaks coolant if the bearings and seals are failing.. sometimes a build up crystallised antifreeze can be seen at hole

not sure... 2.4 steering and water pump driven together via joint that can fail or is it vac pump ?

all the best.mark