Hi folks can anyone help - have this clicking noise on start that last for a while until it heats up. Last time I had to drive it during this noise and there was a faint smell of burning and a chirping pulley type noise.
Any thoughts? It's going back to garage next week but be good to have a clue what it could be

Many thanks 👍https://youtu.be/-broK8C26m4👍

I have the same noise (albeit quieter and not so quick) - I am having a service soon so will get my RR indie to have a look and report back. My initial thoughts are it is a belt or tensioner prior to adjusting something?

That's what I'm hoping - I bought it a few weeks ago and pulleys were squeaking so I had them sort that before I bought it so hopefully this is either one they didn't replace or one that they need to adjust maybe ....

Thanks for your reply 👍 hope they solve your issue

Isn't that the viscous fan coupling (fan clutch)? Quite normal for it to make a tick tocking noise when cold on the 4.4 TDV8. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8

Maybe - to be honest that noise on its own wasn't a huge worry but the combination with the burning smell and the chirping sound was the bigger worry. But maybe this sound is the fan clutch 👍

Thanks for replying 👍

What is the burning smell of?

Engine oil? Fuel? Water? Hot exhaust? If it's an engine oil smell, I'd immediately be looking inside the V at the oil cooler. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8

Had a similar issue turned out not to be a knackered engine as advised 😡😡 but water pump on its way that made the clicking with the bracket that holds the fan and the belt tensioner this meant the belt was rubbing giving a burnt smell, all sorted now 2012 Range Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8
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garyRR wrote:

What is the burning smell of?

Engine oil? Fuel? Water? Hot exhaust? If it's an engine oil smell, I'd immediately be looking inside the V at the oil cooler.

Furnitureman wrote:

Had a similar issue turned out not to be a knackered engine as advised 😡😡 but water pump on its way that made the clicking with the bracket that holds the fan and the belt tensioner this meant the belt was rubbing giving a burnt smell, all sorted now

Furnitureman wrote:

Had a similar issue turned out not to be a knackered engine as advised 😡😡 but water pump on its way that made the clicking with the bracket that holds the fan and the belt tensioner this meant the belt was rubbing giving a burnt smell, all sorted now

There is a known fault with the TDV8 4.4 where the rubber O rings for the turbo feed at the top of the bell housing weep, allowing oil to run down the housing and onto the exhaust, so it'd be worth checking them.

Also, get the oil cooler inspected as it can either leak to the outside where oil will sit in the V and again, leak down the bellhousing onto the exhaust or leak into the coolant causing much more problems.

Mike

Thanks Mike - will have a look at it and see what's happening - I take it an oil leak there is quite obvious?

Yes, if you get under the car you'll be able to see where the oil is running down the bellhousing which then finds its way onto the exhaust.

Alternatively, remove the engine cover and pollen filter to see if there is a leak from the oil cooler or turbo feed pipes.

Mike

Will do that - thanks 👍

Sorry to relive an old thread. Mine does this but continues when hot. The belt seems to move and I can see the tensioner moving. My indie specialist has spun all the idlers and pulleys and says they all seem good.
It's a tdv8 2012 Westie also if that helps. I don't understand whats happening. It's fine for a few weeks then it comes back. It's been in and out a few times now because of it.
Just wondering if there was anything else they could try??

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