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Strange SV6 Engine noise (with video) - please help

thebulk

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STILL!!!! Strange SV6 Engine noise (with video) - please help

Guys/Gals, Its still there - I removed the starter motor and checked it out - all spring return mechanisms are fine. I had the power steering pump replaced today also. The noise is still there - any other suggestions????

This is really frustrating me now!!!!:bang::bang::bang::bang:

Here's a video of my SV6 and the annoying engine noise associated. The engine is warm in the video so the noise is a lot less intense than when its cold but if you could help me to identify what or where it could be coming from that would be a big help. I can't figure it out :bang:

Sounds like a dieing sheep!!!!!

Video link - YouTube - SV6 Noise

Thanks again guys and girls
Andrew
 
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sounds like a chainsaw half thru a tree...not sure mate. Wierd noise tho
 

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Just took the starter motor out and apart and the spring return mechanism seems to be working fine........ any other suggestions??
 

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friend had EXACT same sound in his stock VS commodore V6. Turned out to be one of the bearings on the timing belt i think? not sure how to explain as i dont know the exact name of the part lol

attached a photo of what i believe is what died on my mates car. Well it wasnt completely ****ed, just on the way out, and made that noise. then one day it finally let go.

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Thanks heaps GTR Wilson, That looks like its in the same position as the power steering pump? Do you know if it was the power steering pump bearings??

I've got a hunch that it is the power steering pump...... anyone else care to jump in here?

Cheers
Andrew
 

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+1 for power steering pump. Have you run it low on oil ever? Or is it low on oil? Sounds like its got air in it because when i had my sv6 i lost all my P/S fluid and it made a very similar noise. Maybe take the belt off and spin the pulley.
 

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hey vy346 - any tips on removing the belt? I've looked on here and can't find any info for the vz
 

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never mind just figured it out- found the very handy3/4 inch ratchet hole in the tensioner. the power steering pump bearing is shot - thankyou very much to GTR and vy - you guys have saved me a lot of rooting around.

cheers
andrew
 
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