Weird whining/scraping noise from Engine
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Weird whining/scraping noise from Engine
Own a 2002 Acura TL, no mods, tranny replaced once at around 15000 miles. Currently have 25K on the car. I drive the car normally, no testing the limits. Car is maintained regularly tho' must admit, have been a bit lax this time - the last oil change was at 20k.
Yesterday, on starting the engine, a weird loud noise came from the engine(seems from the pulley/belts) and stayed that way. Almost sounded like an old diesel truck. On driving it changed to a high pitched whine.
I am taking it to the dealer monday but would appreciate any thoughts on what this could be.
Thanks.
Sujoy.
Yesterday, on starting the engine, a weird loud noise came from the engine(seems from the pulley/belts) and stayed that way. Almost sounded like an old diesel truck. On driving it changed to a high pitched whine.
I am taking it to the dealer monday but would appreciate any thoughts on what this could be.
Thanks.
Sujoy.
#2
Was the A/C on? Did the pitch change when you turned the wheel? Did the pitch change when you revved the engine?
Could be alot of things from either a belt slipping to an alternator going out.
good luck.
Could be alot of things from either a belt slipping to an alternator going out.
good luck.
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2ONPAR5
The A/C is off but if you rev the engine , the pitch increases , and turning the wheel also introduces another high pitched noise in addition to the constant whine. This whine seems to be coming from the topmost pulley attached directly to the engine.
Thanks!
The A/C is off but if you rev the engine , the pitch increases , and turning the wheel also introduces another high pitched noise in addition to the constant whine. This whine seems to be coming from the topmost pulley attached directly to the engine.
Thanks!
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It sounds like you might have bad bearings on one or more accessory. That top most pulley is your power steering pump. If the sound is louder when you turn the wheel, it could also be that your power steering pump is going bad.
Time to go to the dealer.
Time to go to the dealer.
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You had your tranny replaced so my wager is that they reused your timing belt. check the tension of your belt, it might need to be replaced. while you are at it, replace the ac belt and the balancer belt also.
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