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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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I know this is probably the wrong section but here goes anyway.
When I'm in a low gear,usually 2nd or third and I hold the revs at about 2500 - 3000rpm when driving( not so noticable when not driving ) like going round a roundabout there is what I can only describe as a whizzing sound that I believe could be a pulley bearing gone dry.The closest sound would be a supercharger whine, but unfortunately I haven't found the invisble procharger under my hood!
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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power steering is my best guess. check the fluid level. it its full check for a cream colored goo in it, that means your getting colant in the power steering and that would make it go bad. if thats the case its most likley your log(metal pipe in your upper radiator hose) thats bad. but most likley its just low on fluid.
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Thank you I'll check.
If not any more things to check?
What about the water pump or alternator pulleys, would they make that type of noise if they're wearing out?
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i dont think so, the pulleys would probably squeak rather then whine.
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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Phew! I was worried.
I now have to drive it everyday to and from work so I suppose I'm just starting to notice the noises more.
Thank you for your help.
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