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>>>>>>> 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!!
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> I don't want to be rude That's the aircon. The water pump is hidden
> inside.

Not rude at all - I clearly don't know which part is which!