BenW16 0 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 hello evry1... since this morning shes developed some kind of wierd whistle noise coming from around the alternator area??? ive sprayed a bit of silicone/grease spray on it cos i thought it might be the bearing??? any1 else had such noises from that area b4.. it doesnt do it all the time tho mainly at 3.5 k .... Link to post Share on other sites
Devilfish 0 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 mine made a weird noise turned out to be the water pump! have to jack the engine up to get at it ! Link to post Share on other sites
Slim 0 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 My mate's car does that. But then again he's got a Supercharger. Link to post Share on other sites
VRVIRGIN 0 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 I get that too, especially if the car has been sitting for a good while. It does it when accelerating. Does it sound like a low pitch whistle Ben? Having the chains done on Tuesday, will get them to look out for it. Will keep u posted. Link to post Share on other sites
BenW16 0 Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 cheers devilfish and vrvirgin for ur comments . yeah it does sound like a high pitch whistel sorta like a old style kettle . looks like im gona have t get her booked in asap then. Link to post Share on other sites
BenW16 0 Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 My mate's car does that. But then again he's got a Supercharger.funny that :? Link to post Share on other sites
badboyV6 4 Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Your not getting feedback through the stereo are you ? ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
BenW16 0 Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 lol no mate definatly coming from around alternator area.. Link to post Share on other sites
BenW16 0 Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 could it be the alternator?????? Link to post Share on other sites
badboyV6 4 Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 possibly - you should rev it up from the throttle body and have a look round the bay :-) Link to post Share on other sites
BenW16 0 Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 first port of call buddy.... cheers for your suggestions tho Link to post Share on other sites
apd 0 Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 put a bolt in the belt tensioner bearing,thus releasing the tension on the belt[there is a marker with an arrow on the housing of the belt tensioner].if it still whistles chances are its something else.to check the state of the water pump look down on the pulley for the water pump to see if it is spinning true.prod a small/slender stick at the water pump pulley while the engine is running,if its easily moved chances the bearings in the pump are breaking down. Link to post Share on other sites
BenW16 0 Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 thanks for ur advice apd i'll give that ago Link to post Share on other sites
VRVIRGIN 0 Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Just to let u know Ben. VW rang earlier to say my alternator belt was on it's way out too, could the reason for the noise in mine. Need to drive to be sure though. Will keep u posted. Link to post Share on other sites
BenW16 0 Posted March 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 spose so after all it hasnt been changed in 10 yrs so might contribute... yeah by all means let me know what the outcome is cos im still oblivious in whats causing it... Link to post Share on other sites
ferrus boy 0 Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Ben, have you sorted out your noise problem yet?I have a similar noise coming from my car, I found that it was coming from a "check valve" which is on the right hand side of the engine bay next to the bulk head. I will be posting a photo of the part on the website once I have worked out how to do it. The original check valve was broken and I assumed that replacing it would be all that was necessary. However, after changing the part it started to make a noise around 3-4K rpm, Sounds similar to your symptoms. I don't know exactly what this part does but hopefully some of the other members will be able to shed some light on the matter. If I get any answers I will let you know. Link to post Share on other sites
badboyV6 4 Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Bens gone now m8 :-( Link to post Share on other sites
Bahnstormer 0 Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 mine whistles....through the air filter !!! Link to post Share on other sites
BenW16 0 Posted March 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 turned out t be the alternator somthing t do with the bearing !! lucky it wernt doing it when the guy came t have a test drive lol.. amazing what a can of silicone spary can do Link to post Share on other sites
BenW16 0 Posted March 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Bens gone now m8 :-(hey badboyv6 cant get rid of me that easy! still be poping in from time t time t offer my pearls of wisdom Link to post Share on other sites
vrsix 0 Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 its your airfilter m9 does exact same thing Link to post Share on other sites
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