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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Mcwill on 28 December 2013, 16:41

Title: Strange sound
Post by: Mcwill on 28 December 2013, 16:41

Hi guys, after covering a couple of hundred miles in my rebuilt abf engine conversion I have noticed there is whining noise coming from what I think is the alternator?
As far as I'm aware the used the alternator off the 8v engine. Is the noise normal or is there a reason? Any ideas  :sad:

Title: Re: Strange sound
Post by: Gambit on 28 December 2013, 17:15

Belt over tightened? Itll put extra strain on bearing and cause them to whine. Simple solution is remove belt start car and see does it whine

Title: Re: Strange sound
Post by: Mcwill on 28 December 2013, 17:24

Cool cheers gambit.

Title: Re: Strange sound
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 29 December 2013, 09:42

Leave it and tell everyone it's supercharged?

Title: Re: Strange sound
Post by: Mcwill on 30 December 2013, 21:15

Turned out to be power steering pump.

Title: Re: Strange sound
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 01 January 2014, 16:54

You sure it's the pump itself? Mine whines occasionally but if I go full lock a few times it stops. I have a slight leak in the LP hose so air gets into the system and makes the noise, going full lock bleeds the air through.

Title: Re: Strange sound
Post by: Mcwill on 01 January 2014, 17:09

Just what the garage have told me, they said they removed the powersteering belt and the noise stopped. Haven't had it fixed yet.

Title: Re: Strange sound
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 02 January 2014, 08:15

If you find a place that will actually replace the hose without spending a fortune post back. Any hydraulic place round here won't do any work if it's for pas or fuel.

Title: Re: Strange sound
Post by: Gambit on 02 January 2014, 11:41

what colour/condition is the power steering fluid? id be inclined to change that first, along with new belt and correct tension.

Title: Re: Strange sound
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 02 January 2014, 13:49

When you drain it have a look not only at the colour of the fluid but to see if it has and metal in There. Indication of damage elsewhere in the system.