legendswraith Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 The car developed a strange noise from the front of the engine last night, and despite searching i can't really find any posts that describe the noise the same as i am hearing from my engine. The noise is basically coming from the front left (right as you are looking from the front) and appears to be linked in with the rpm as the frequency of the noise increases with engine rpm. the only way i can describe it is like a belt rubbing against plastic or similar, visually i can't see anything wrong with the aux belt and i have yet to remove the engine cover to make sure the timing belt is not fraying. Apart from removing the aux belt and seeing if the noise vanishes has anyone had experience of a similar problem/noise. I am really hoping its trivial or the PS pump. Cheers Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleshmlee Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 People here may ask you describe how the noise is liked. However, did you check your engine mount? it may be the source of noise if it s liked some popping sound. Good luck Charles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Does it change if you switch the aircon on/off, or turn the steering wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendswraith Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 There is no difference when the aircon is put on and to be honest i'm not 100% on the PS yet first instinct is that it feels slightly different but i'm not sure if thats psychological due to hoping its the pump. Think removing the belt will speak volumes and cut alot of potential problems out of the equasion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendswraith Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Its turned out to be the PS pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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