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Offline lagrynfaya

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Whistling from engine bay ???
« on: 12 November 2012, 19:02 »
I got a whistling noise coming from my engine. it gets a bit louder when i accelerate put nothing major. this started to happen when i change my power steering belt. Personally I think its the alternator but I will like some advice from other MK3 users  :smiley:

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Re: Whistling from engine bay ???
« Reply #1 on: 12 November 2012, 19:22 »
 this started to happen when i change my power steering belt.

could be the p/s belt being too tight then.
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Re: Whistling from engine bay ???
« Reply #2 on: 12 November 2012, 20:21 »
Over-tensioned belt or worn pulleys.

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Re: Whistling from engine bay ???
« Reply #3 on: 12 November 2012, 20:25 »
I'm with the above

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Re: Whistling from engine bay ???
« Reply #4 on: 12 November 2012, 20:43 »
Vacuum hose leak
Water pump bearing
Power steering pump
Alternator
Air-Con compressor

Any of these could could a whistling noise with excessive wear.

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Re: Whistling from engine bay ???
« Reply #5 on: 12 November 2012, 20:54 »
this started to happen when i change my power steering belt.

could be the p/s belt being too tight then.


Check that first as they shouldnt be really tight! You should still be able to move the belt 5mm at least with your finger.
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Re: Whistling from engine bay ???
« Reply #6 on: 17 November 2012, 20:41 »
Thanx guys will have a look at all that when i do my gearbox. Will keep you up to date :wink: