I have a whine from the engine (87 Golf AUTOMATIC) it starts at around
2500 revs and goes away at around 3200 ?It has slowly become a little louder over the months?Its not the trans thank goodness but what is it ? so far the moneys on the water pump Is this 99.99% sure though any deviations of opinion are welcome?8^) oh and how long do you think it will last??
thanks everyone for your time
Michael
Idler Pulley? I had a car make that whining sound and thats what it was.
If it's only while moving check the gear oil in the differential. It's seperate from the auto trans.
JoBo
Try to isolate where the sound is coming from. Remove all V belts to eliminate the accessories as the culprit. DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE LONG WITH THE WATER PUMP DISCONNECTED!!! Could be the timing belt tensioner. They usually whine. Water pumps usually rumbles. Alternators and a/c compressor clutch bearings can whine too. or ???
You need to troubleshoot before guessing! JMHO
later, dave Reminder........ Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their shoes. Frieda Norris
Sometimes the timing belt will whine, especially when over tight.
With the engine running at a whining speed, spray pure water on the timing belt through the bottom edge of the cover. If the noise changes or goes away, that's it.
-tc
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