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>>>>> GT wrote:
>>>>>> My 2002 156 2.0jts...
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>>>>>> Last couple of weeks it has developed a very similar whine, but the
>>>>>> oil is bang on the middle between the 2 dots on the dipstick. It
>>>>>> sounds like a whiney alternator, but I can't quite tell where the
>>>>>> noise is coming from. I'm no mechanic, but I think I can see the
>>>>>> alternator in front of the engine at the driver's side (belt end). The
>>>>>> noise is either coming from a straight forward failing alternator
>>>>>> problem or it might be coming from the top of the engine, which is
>>>>>> valve territory where I presume whining is very bad. Any comments,
>>>>>> suggestions, things to check, ways to diagnose, horror stories etc...
>>>>> My money would be on the alternator or something similar. I've never
>>>>> heard of cams (which it would have to be, valves don't rotate after
>>>>> all) whining.
>>>>> Could be the belt, or, perhaps the AC compressor, which I had fail last
>>>>> year. That made some interesting noises.
>> Had another listen this morning and I'm about 70% sure its the alternator,
>> but not entirely convinced as there are lots of bits turning in there and
>> it might be coming from something lower and behind the engine - AC or
>> pumps perhaps. I'm going to cross my fingers for alternator because its
>> accessible and wouldn't be a big job to replace. (I hope).
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> Daylight makes such a difference - just been out during a break and that's
> not the alternator at the front, its the water pump - pipes go in, pipes
> come out (thought they were thick, protected wires in the dark). Sticker
> also mentions refrigerant type. Alternators don't have pipes and
> refridgerant - even I don't need any more clues than that!!
>
>
I don't want to be rude
That's the aircon. The water pump is hidden
inside.
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