engine whine - VE
#1
engine whine - VE
middle of engine, drivebelt side.
its not the belts, not the alternator,
disappears under higher rpm, loudest at idle, constant kind of whirring/whining sound, not too-high pitched, but high, not a squeal.
thought about power steering, but dont know how to confirm or rectify the issue. thoughts and advice are greatly appreciated.
thanks,
tom
its not the belts, not the alternator,
disappears under higher rpm, loudest at idle, constant kind of whirring/whining sound, not too-high pitched, but high, not a squeal.
thought about power steering, but dont know how to confirm or rectify the issue. thoughts and advice are greatly appreciated.
thanks,
tom
#4
In my particular case, the whine was coming from the AC compressor belt tensioner. It actually seized up! I removed the belt for the winter since I obviously did not need the AC. Just last week, I replaced the tensioner with one that I canned from a local junk yard—after I “refurbished” it—and all is well. No whining noise. As a matter of fact, sine the AC belt tensioner failed, I am going to replace the one that provides belt tension for the PS pump belt. I am not saying that is your case, but it is definitely something to investigate.
#7
Originally Posted by Minty91GXE
does it whine because its going out? or just because it likes to drive me crazy
#9
Originally Posted by Minty91GXE
i looked through the old service records and it seems the car has been making this noise for.... 6 years? what! forget it
#10
Originally Posted by Minty91GXE
...thoughts and advice are greatly appreciated.
thanks, tom
thanks, tom
Could be also u chain.
#14
Hey I'm resurrecting this! Anyone track down the problem conclusively?
I started hearing the noise a few weeks ago between 500-800 RPM, and immediately thought: p/s pump. The fluid was at about half so I topped it off but there is no difference.
After reading this I'll check the belts and see if I can track down a possible leak as soon as I have a chance.
I started hearing the noise a few weeks ago between 500-800 RPM, and immediately thought: p/s pump. The fluid was at about half so I topped it off but there is no difference.
After reading this I'll check the belts and see if I can track down a possible leak as soon as I have a chance.
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