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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: raywilb on 11 November 2009, 09:21:25

Title: whistling sound -td
Post by: raywilb on 11 November 2009, 09:21:25

IanD noticed that there was a distinct noise from the front whilst engine was running. its now developed into a high pitch squeal when accelerating - no coolant or oil loss  :-/

Title: Re: whistling sound -td
Post by: Pitchfork on 11 November 2009, 09:35:54

That could be your Turbo - they do whistle a merry tune! ;D

Title: Re: whistling sound -td
Post by: Omegatoy on 11 November 2009, 10:06:53

had similar thing few years back and it was power steering/alternator belt  idler pulley!!! worth checking :y

Title: Re: whistling sound -td
Post by: raywilb on 11 November 2009, 11:41:57

if it is the pulley (ian did indicate that - but when driven the o/s seems favourite) what is the remedy re pulley ? cheers :y

Title: Re: whistling sound -td
Post by: Seth on 11 November 2009, 17:54:08

It's perfectly normal for the turbo to have a whistle noise.

However, to eliminate the power steering pump being at fault, (or any other auxiliaries), remove the drive belt then run the engine.
See where you go from there.

Title: Re: whistling sound -td
Post by: raywilb on 11 November 2009, 19:04:50

thanks sethsmate i never thought of that.another thought iv,e done approx 41k since acquiring this car & its never had a belt. whats the thought on that. :y

Title: Re: whistling sound -td
Post by: Pitchfork on 11 November 2009, 19:08:13

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thanks sethsmate i never thought of that.another thought iv,e done approx 41k since acquiring this car & its never had a belt. whats the thought on that. :y

Mine's done 151K on original belt over 13+ years!