Hello

I've had this problem since i had a new engine fitted in my FIAT STILO 1.9JTD. It's a ticking/clicking noise that is present when the engine is started and goes away when revs are increased. I've had a new crank pulley, clutch pulley and 3 alternator belts. All the new parts fixed the problem for about a week or so but the noise gradually comes back. I've got no idea what to look for next. I have posted this on the fiat forum and have had replies but it seems people are stuck, like me! This is my post on the FF http://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/319939-alternator-belt-squeak.html. The mechanic i'm dealing with says that the belt is losing tension thus resulting in this noise. One of the belts did get quite loose and started to squeak which was sorted with another new belt but the noise came back. Like i said earlier this is a new (well to me) engine and i never had this problem with my last engine. I've had the alternator tested and apparently is fine but the noise wan't present at that time. I've also made a video of the noise which is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADbekrVOe3w The last new part that was fitted was a new crank pulley last Thursday and all has been well until this morning when i started the car and a heard the first early signs of the noise coming back. It will now (again!) get worse similar to how it is in the video.

What else could it be possibly be? It's got to be from the alternator area as new parts have fixed it. So, its had a new crank pulley, clutch pulley and 3 alternator belts!

Any help appreciated.

Thanks

Phil