E60 535d - Chirping / 'Crickets' noise from engine bay

Over Clocker · 30 Aug 2018 at 13:16

Hi guys,

My car has suddenly developed a sound from the engine bay, which kind of sounds like and has the same rhythm and the sound that crickets make!

Anyone got any ideas what it may be?

Thanks,
Mal

Over Clocker · 30 Aug 2018 at 21:46

Thanks guys. Yes, it's just started doing it.

What sort of job and cost is involved in changing it on the E60 535d?

Thanks,
Mal

Over Clocker · 30 Aug 2018 at 21:55

Thanks Nasher,

Yes, that's exactly the sound! It is indeed very annoying, annoying enough for me to want to get it fixed!

Thanks,
Mal

Over Clocker · 31 Aug 2018 at 13:17

Bit of a development on this one!

This morning I heard a pop and then steam coming from the bonnet and the coolant light came on.

For breakdown out and they said it's the auxiliary belt and the water pump. The pump bearing had probably gone and seized, and shredded the belt.

Getting it sorted early next week - hopefully it's nothing else!

Mal