On my 2000 SE with 110,000 miles, I'm noticing a whine during all RPMs. Sounds similar to a bad bearing whine from the idler pully or a bad bearing in the alternator, but it's not. (A local mechanic checked both). He's suggesting something towards the top of the motor, maybe timing chain related (a worn guide, etc.). Has anybody had this problem and needed to have it fixed?
Unfortunately, they're giving me an 8 to 10 hour service rate to open up the motor and see what it is - YIKES! I keep hearing about how these motors go forever but I must be one of the unlucky ones.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! (And yes, I do keep up the regular maintenance; oil changes every 3000, etc.)

Thanks,

Bill

 

U know the old saying chit happens. Sorry you are the unlucky one to have a problem. Make sure you take to a place that works on engines and is familiar with the Max you have.

 

don't be so pessimistic...it could be something really simple, and maybe even something normal...are you sure it's just not the intake whine? i get it all the time with my stock airbox...it's just the air rushing into the intake....

 

Timing chain tensioner?

 

I'll check that when I get home.

Thanx!!
Bill