Warco 290v lathe developed a clicking noise

[Sanjay F]

I was wondering if anyone can tell me what this noise is? Its developed over the past few weeks, but is not effecting anything and is only happening in the forward direction. I've checked oil levels and had a cursory glance at the gearing end, but nothing obvious - is this something I should be worried about or something I should do something about?

https://youtube.com/shorts/8B4zi4A6nIc

[Jasonb]

Slip the belt of and try it. I can get similar when the lathe is cold and have put it down to the sides of the belt rubbing against the pullies.

[Sanjay F]

Huge sigh of relief, the noise disappears when the belt is off and in fact when I put it back it seems have gone away, probably temporarily - thank goodness for that, I thought it was going to be something hideous and expensive!