whining noise coming from engine of car when starting
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tell you what stand in the middle of the street when im coming towards you can tell me if you can see them
If you drive anything like you type, I'm not too worried.tell you what stand in the middle of the street when im coming towards you can tell me if you can see them
handsomepete
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Probably the seal around a distressed carbon bushing is starting to flamigate.
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If this is a slidecage thread, it's obvious the steering wheel - seat interface is the likely source of the whining.
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Have you hit any animals or small children lately?
Seriously though it sounds like a belt, fluid or pump issue of some sort. Could be minor---could be serious. I know that's not very helpful but it's not a terribly uncommon noise this time of year with things expanding and contracting due to the cool weather
Have you hit any animals or small children lately?
Seriously though it sounds like a belt, fluid or pump issue of some sort. Could be minor---could be serious. I know that's not very helpful but it's not a terribly uncommon noise this time of year with things expanding and contracting due to the cool weather
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its the belt starting to go and no longer running smoothly. also could be a pulleys is worn and now wobbling causing the belt to squeal from the tension being off .
might as well change both since they are part of the same job. no point in paying double labor doing each separately .
FYI if you ignore this problem for too long and the belt snaps while you are driving, goodbye engine.
might as well change both since they are part of the same job. no point in paying double labor doing each separately .
FYI if you ignore this problem for too long and the belt snaps while you are driving, goodbye engine.
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went to a few places and they both say power steering pump .... but will check the belt.. cousin car is doing the same thing now i think my car gave it something lol
As much as I like this place now that I'm back, those in charge really don't seem to give a shit.
Timing belt on certain types of Engines (Interference) yes. Accessory (or serpentine belt) belt goes car won't but shouldn't take out the engine. It will likely stall (And if doesn't you shouldn't drive / run it anyway)
I don't think I have ever heard of the timing belt making a whining sound. That is usually the serpentine belt which runs the alternator, smog pump, A/C compressor, water pump and power steering.
Serpentine belt I would guess be under $200 to replace including labor.
Timing belt $500 to $1000 maybe a bit less depending on car and market. Much more labor. On most cars it make sense to do the tensioner at the same time and maybe the water pump.
I didn't really think anyone was in charge anymore actually.
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