I'm hearing something like a whining/whistling sound coming from the right side engine bay. The car would be running for about 5-10 min then you start to hear that sound. I have never replaced the timing belt in the car and the car has 87,000. I'ts a 99TL. Can you fellas give me some input here, thanks.

 

That's probably your power stearing pump. Check the fluid level in it.

There are no warning signs of a timing belt going other then the damage that occurs after it snaps, but at 87k you still have time left before you should replace it.

 

Replace it at 90K, its gonna cost you $700 for the water pump and timing belt, the labor is what costs $$. If it goes out, your engine will cut out, DO NOT try to restart it. I had a 93 integra and the belt went out at 93K and the engine died and I tried to restart it and it caused more damage.

 

[QUOTE=optomos]That's probably your power stearing pump. Check the fluid level in it.

Optomos: That sound that I'm hearing might be the Power Steering pump? I went to my mechanic and he couldn't figure out what the sound was. I said well maybe it's my timing belt and water pump showing signs of failure and he said you never told me you didn't change it. And he said it might be that. Now I'm thinking he don't know what the hell he talking about.
I'm gonna take it to the stealership and let them diagnose it and maybe let them do the job.

 

I bet if you had told him you thought it might be the tranny he would have suggested changing that too! LOL!! Your mechanic sucks.

 

I'm thinking the same think Jaycee. I don't think I'll be going back to that guy, it's just hard to find a trust worthy mechanic that wont rip your ass off and actually knows what the hell he's doing.

 

You can usually find it out yourself by using a large screwdriver and placing it where you think the problem might be coming out of then place your ear on the screwdriver to find out where the whinning is coming from. Kind of like a stethascope. Sometimes by putting your ear to the screwdriver you might be able to hear the ocean.

 

Timing belts dont show signs of failure. If something is making a noise its most likely mechaincal. Possibly the ps pump or a pulley/tensioner

 

 

that works good. I prefer a wood stick over a screwdriver. I would recomend going down to a sears or parts store and picking up a automotive stethascope. they can be had for like 30 bucks or less

 

Idler pulley is what I had to replace.

 

how much did it run you if you dont mind me asking.

 

6,000,000 Yen

 

I replaced the Idler Pulley and tensioner and I still hear the sound. I took it to the dealer and they said the sound is coming from the manifold and it may be the Pc Valve. I don't know what it could be. I just installed my Comptech Icebox and I'm hearing this sound. Plus My check engine light is on... Mad problems after this comptech install....

 

The comptech icebox didnt cause this. Something else caused it. Get the CEL code and see what it says. We can help diagnose from there

 

I think if you look for cracks in the timing belt you can determine if its worn out or not. look around the pulley where it is stretched out, if you see big gaps then that's not good.

 

I paid about $170.00 parts and labor.

 

CEL code would help.

 

hey you forgot to tell dude which end of screwdriver to put up to his ear. I don't want to hear about any punctured eardrums!?