At about 121K my car started to whine. The dealer said it could either be ther tensioner or the alternator. I'd love some REAL advise.

I did get my timing belt changed at 111K but they did not replace the tensioner. PLEASE HELP!!!!



dannyboy845@aol.com

 

whine? like... a high pitched? or a low pitched? does it only whine when starting up in the mornings? when its just idle?

 

this may sound crazy but try moving around your pcv valve i just replaced mine and it buzzes, like a whine. start your car and just move it back and fourth. the valve and the hose going to it should be vibrating if it is the problem, if not. post again. or pm

 

could be a few things, but my alternator started to whine 2 days before it bit the big one.

 

my car had the whines since i got it i thought it was the tranny but when i put it in neutral it still winded only whines when decelerating

 

then i bought a 180 amp alternator no more problems and my amps love it

 

Shit! Some bastard installed a supercharger on your car while you weren't looking! Sue them...

 

haha, yups it is only a comptech supercharger. do not worry. hehehe

 

IT whines all the time. If I put it in neutral it lessens but it is still present. It gets so loud that I hear it over the stereo sometimes when I am driving around town.

HELP!!!!


dannyboy845@aol.com

 

Could be a differential. If it doesn't appear harmful at all that could be what it is. It's not damaging the differential in anyway, its just a little bit out of whack, and they scream like a MOTHER! The differential would still be good for basically ever, but that sound is unbelievable over time.

 

i changed my timing belt and my cars whines.. i was told by an honda shop that the tensioner could be to tight..

 

how much does it cost to repair the tensioner?

 

I'd say its the alternator. You can probably get a better idea by starting your car, opening your hood, and putting your ear to the alternator. If the bearing inside is going bad, you'll also be able to smell it burning.