Not_Snow

Today my TC developed a pretty loud tick from the engine bay it sounds like its near the alternator/belts but I cant tell what it is. THe belts visually appear to be fine and I checked my oil; it was fine too. Does anyone know what it could be or has had a similar issue? It's kind of hard to hear in the video but it gets faster if the RPM's go up. If its helpful my tC is a 2008 with 98000 miles. Thanks.

Heres a video I took of it:

criminaltc

With the condition of that engine bay, I'm not surprised. That looks rough. Having rusted components on the top of accessories in your engine bay says something. Anyways, sounds like a pulley needs replacing, maybe water pump, or even that alternator pulley that's rusted to hell.

Not_Snow

I think you're right about the alternator pulley it sounds like it's coming directly from the alternator upon further inspection. Can't do much about the rust I drive a lot in the winter and they salt the hell out of the roads here.

criminaltc

Soap and water goes a long way. You aren't the only person to have a car on those salted chicago roads. I live right there as well. I get the salt off once a week and I never have issues.

Not_Snow

I'll be sure to maintenance it better in the future, thanks for the advice.

criminaltc

Let us know what you do to fix that noise and how it goes.

Not_Snow

Will do, I'm guessing the previous owner didn't take the best care of the engine bay either, I don't think it all happened in the 6 months I've had it