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Squealing/Whining under hood?

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Old 02-28-2007, 06:54 PM
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There is a small whine noise coming from the engine (no, it doesn't have a turbo or supercharger). It's very noticeable at idle, especially low idle, and increases as far as i can tell while you rev the engine (until i can't hear it over the exhaust). I was thinking it was possibly bad water pump bearings, but i have no idea.
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Old 02-28-2007, 06:58 PM
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Step 1. Open hood

Step 2. Remove girl.
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Old 02-28-2007, 07:02 PM
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^^ Good one lol

Have you tried to pinpoint where it is comming from? That would really help alot.....
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Old 02-28-2007, 07:02 PM
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Eh, i checked for that when i heard the noise last night. There's no girl in the engine compartment.
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Old 02-28-2007, 07:26 PM
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spray each pulley with wd40 until the noise stops...that will tell you which one is bad
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Old 02-28-2007, 07:32 PM
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Try turning ur steering wheel at adle if the sound changes probably ur steering pump,could be low on fluid
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