Sounds a bit like a loose or bent heatshield rattling away, they can either get moved/bent if you've driven over something or sometimes the fixings become loose so they move and then end up rubbing on something.

If it is the heatshield then it's either just bent back or the fixings are tightened.

 

Sounds a bit like a loose or bent heatshield rattling away, they can either get moved/bent if you've driven over something or sometimes the fixings become loose so they move and then end up rubbing on something.

If it is the heatshield then it's either just bent back or the fixings are tightened.

I pray to the god of mechanics that it is the heat shild i would love it to be this. My old punto had a simular thing and i sorted it with a washer. I love Dacia but i could do with out all the plastic covering the underside

 

hows the oil level? When was it last changed?

 

Hi unfortunately,the noise sounds like the timing chain tensioner is loose and the chain is rubbing on the timing chain cover ,check oil level some tensioners rely on oil pressure ect,obviously check all heat Sheila's ect first, ps put a pice of wood on the timing chain cover when it running and put your ear to it you will know if the noise is coming from there it will be very Lound ect hope this helps,check coolant level as well I presume it doest yse any coolant ? Or leak ect hope it's a cheap fix kind regards Dave

 

Help please.Please help , I got a second hand Dacia sandero but it's only 4years old but I got a red grid light come up when driving when I switch engine off then on it does not go on but does go on again manual says malfunction but surely not

 

Not even done near 40000 miles

 

Hi Guys, Its a old post but id like to share my experience on my 81212 km mileage engine

I had that same noise and its worse when you open the oil filler cap, decided that the chain is on the brink., So i got quotes and decided to fix myself.

Bought the kit (import) and service parts (just to be sure all is done) and on a holiday i choose to change the chain.

I drained all the oil and removed filter. I also made sure all oil is out before i proceded

After opening and unscrewing all parts , taking pictures and keeping all bolts in boxed marked with location.

I placed a block under the engine and loosened the mounting on cover side,removed it and the cover finally off.

I inspected the chain, very loose chain, and checked timing marks by manually turning engine before i remove chain.

Funny thing is that evey 6 rotations, when the marks on chain is near the points, i realised that it was out 180degrees. When rotating it full 6 times, i found the teeth was 1 or 2 links out. I turned the engine about 10 times to see the pattern.

T turned it to the closest position and locked the cams, and the crank shaft. took off bolt and chain. I inspected chain with new one and there was no diffrence, The chain was not streched. Next culprit is the tentioner. I removed the part and found it to be locked, as i had a new one i bashed it with a hammer, and it extended. Cleaning the oil and gunk off i realised what could be the problem. and the most probable one too. The tentioner siezed due to the mineral oil i used with a service and the channels clogged on tentioner..

The oil pump chain tentioner had no fowls but i replaced it and the sprocket, replaced the cam sprocket that came off easily as it was keyed, replaced the exhaust cam pulley (all of these was in the kit so i did all the work now and avoid future problems.) pressed new sprocket on pump, fitted new small chain. and fitted the main chain. I did not disturb timing and im sure that the timing was correct as i had no problems before opening.

I then turned engine via crank bolt a few cycles and all went well.

Refit time.

Cleaned all gasket silicone from engine and cleaned cover, The cover had chaffing marks from the chain slapping it.
After the clean , scrape and filing. its refit time.

New rtf grey on all the bead area, and careful refit.
Started bolting it all together and cover slid in position with no issues. Rtf have a stiff time of 10 minutes and a set time of 12 - 24 hours.

New aux belt was also fitted as the old one was perished a bit and i was busy, so ..

i waited 2 hours and filled engine with fresh synthetic oil, and started for a few seconds.
silence of the joy i had when i drove this small wonder off the sales floor.

Pulled in the garage after checking fluid levels and left her there to rest.

24 hours later I got in. turned ignition key and the same silent idling engine greeted me.

I went for a 50 kilometer drive and kept the revs low. stopping halfway to check leaks and fluid levels, all was good.

On my way home i decided to take the one hill i had issues with and the little wonder took it hands on, high gear and half throttle.

Arrived home , all with no complaints from myself or the car.

My little experience. Sorry for the long post

 

Hi. Grateful for your post and the excellent explanation of how you succeeded in getting your car running silent and smooth again. Sound like my 2015 Sandero stepway 900t may need the same TLC and just wanted to ask when you fit all the parts(that you bought in the kit) do you have to drain the oil or not neccessary? Sorry if this is a dumb question but I've just given it a minor service so hoping not to have to drain the oil again. Just wanted to get some first hand advice before attempting the job also think my main issue where the noise is coming from is the tensioner. Thanks