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Whining noise on 1999 1.4 Golf

  • 03-02-2010 3:52pm
    #1
    dp639
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I just started getting a whining noise from the engine of the Golf. It happens whether the car is moving or not, which eliminates the gearbox. I had the gearbox whine 12 months ago and resulted in a change of g/box, this time the noise is different and definitely from the engine bay area.


    The sounds happens whilst on the road but also if I park the car, put it in neutral and rev the engine the sound appears. Any ideas on what it could be? I'm going to have a look around this evening, check any suspect hoses and if there is anything strange (oil deposits and that).


    Any suggestions or ideas would be welcome.


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  • #2
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,253 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    Possibly alternator,water pump or power steering pump bearings, or timing belt idler/tensioner
    (depending on engine type/ vehicle spec ....)


  • #3
    balcan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 107 ✭✭balcan


    the whining noise increase with revs? If so check around cam/fan belt area,getting mine changed tomorrow because of whining noise coming from 1 of the rollers on cam belt,Could also be pump causing whine


  • #4
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Just to properly eliminate the gearbox, does it disappear when you engage the clutch? I had the fun of yet another dodgy VAG gearbox a couple of months back. It got to the point where I could hear it while driving as well as idling. It went away with the clutch engaged. Was it a new or second hand box that went it?


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