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Author Topic: Whine from front of engine V6 3.0!  (Read 1266 times)

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Whine from front of engine V6 3.0!
« on: 29 March 2011, 13:19:02 »
Hi! Whine from front(offside I think)of V6 3.0.   I have changed aux.tensioner pulley,still persists.   No other effects but increases with engine speed.   Any ideas?
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Re: Whine from front of engine V6 3.0!
« Reply #1 on: 29 March 2011, 13:20:49 »
When was the cambelt (and tensioners/idlers) last changed?
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Re: Whine from front of engine V6 3.0!
« Reply #2 on: 29 March 2011, 13:22:14 »
About 30-32k ago.
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Re: Whine from front of engine V6 3.0!
« Reply #3 on: 29 March 2011, 13:25:16 »
I would run it (briefly! since the water pump won't be turning) with the aux. belt removed. It could be tired bearings in the alternator which this will eliminate. If the whine is still there it's probably cam belt related - a failing idler or perhaps incorrect belt tension.

Given that the cam belt's only got another 8k to go anyway, I would probably just change it if it's the source of the noise.

Kevin
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Re: Whine from front of engine V6 3.0!
« Reply #4 on: 29 March 2011, 13:27:14 »
check power steering fluid level,if this is low pump will whine quite loudly
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Re: Whine from front of engine V6 3.0!
« Reply #5 on: 29 March 2011, 13:27:27 »
Whip the Aux belt off and take it for a short spin, that gets rid off Alternater and Aircon, if its still there was the water pump changed with the last Cambelt?.

Your due a new Cambelt Kit and Water pump in about 8K anyway.

Chris.
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