Whining Sound

[EarL]

Guys,

I have an annoying whining sound (like an dodgy alternator bearing - but that's brand new, so it's not that). I orignaly thought it could be the air con pump, but found out that has an electro magnetic clutch, not a drive belt.

Anyone had a water pump make a whining sound? I'm pretty certain it's nothing serious as the motor is really fit and makes loads of power with no problems. It's just getting on my nerves, coz I can't hear the turbo spin up as well!

Answers on a postcard

[Jesus]

An overtight alternator belt would cause a whining... an 'undertight' alternator belt would cause a screeching under load.

Just a thought.

[stevemr2]

possably water pump bearing or alt belt idler pulley,remove alternator belt and spin pulleys by hand,failing that its going to be timing belt covers off......

[EarL]

Cheers for the reply's guys,

If it stops raining this weekend (and I can be bothered to drag my a** out of bed after working a 12 shift) I'll get the engine cover up and check it out. ;)

[daktari]

I have an annoying whining sound (like an dodgy alternator bearing - but that's brand new, so it's not that). I orignaly thought it could be the air con pump, but found out that has an electro magnetic clutch, not a drive belt.

I ha done of those...... So i divorced her :D

[EarL]

LOL!