jun_1.8T

so for the past couple of weeks ive been noticing an intermittent clicking/ticking sound in the front. it seems like its coming from somewhere behind the lower bumper grill. it would usually happen when ive driven the car. during first start up in the morning nothing happens. but then as soon as i get to my work i will hear the ticking/clicking. not all the time but its there. and one more thing i noticed is that when i kill the engine the ticking slows down to a stop for about 2-3secs. its like its coming from something thats spinning. like i said its not always there. will a bad water pump have this sound? or could it be something to do with the rad fans?

thanks.

Jack88

The radiator fans are the only thing I know of that can keep moving after the car is shut down, even it's only coasting down, and that's a part that can do as you describe. After you've driven the car, have the hood up and have someone shut it down while you listen for the noise. That should be easier for you to source it.