Drgt1974
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- Vt berlina wagon S1 5.0 + vn berlina sedan 5.0 man
hi to all
Thanks for reply’s to previous post
Got a 97 Vt berlina wagon 5.0
Was getting fault code for ect unstable (coolant temp sensor)
So replaced yesterday along with heater tap that was leaking all went well
No leaks etc
Lost bit of coolant so refilled and bled with car facing uphill heater on full and coke bottle trick in radiator with gravity sucking the new coolant in.
Bit of bubbling in coke bottle with the air making its way out
Waited bout 20 min until no bubbles anymore
Scanned and cleared fault again
Hasn’t returned
But now when it’s running there is a funny low dull whining/whiring sound?
Never there before
Not a grind or whistle
It’s hard to explain
On idle and increases rate under acceleration
Not overheating
Fans come on as they should
It’s got me
Thought maybe a pulley but sounds more towards firewall?
Kinda worried
Doesn’t sound like water pump
It’s not power steering as that’s new and not leaking and fluid is fine
Although kinda sounds like that
It’s not ac compressor cause that’s not working atm.
Radiator cap is new
Didn’t do thermostat
Really unsure now
Any help appreciated
Think it’ll have to got to mechanics tomorrow arvo
Thanks in advance
Thanks for reply’s to previous post
Got a 97 Vt berlina wagon 5.0
Was getting fault code for ect unstable (coolant temp sensor)
So replaced yesterday along with heater tap that was leaking all went well
No leaks etc
Lost bit of coolant so refilled and bled with car facing uphill heater on full and coke bottle trick in radiator with gravity sucking the new coolant in.
Bit of bubbling in coke bottle with the air making its way out
Waited bout 20 min until no bubbles anymore
Scanned and cleared fault again
Hasn’t returned
But now when it’s running there is a funny low dull whining/whiring sound?
Never there before
Not a grind or whistle
It’s hard to explain
On idle and increases rate under acceleration
Not overheating
Fans come on as they should
It’s got me
Thought maybe a pulley but sounds more towards firewall?
Kinda worried
Doesn’t sound like water pump
It’s not power steering as that’s new and not leaking and fluid is fine
Although kinda sounds like that
It’s not ac compressor cause that’s not working atm.
Radiator cap is new
Didn’t do thermostat
Really unsure now
Any help appreciated
Think it’ll have to got to mechanics tomorrow arvo
Thanks in advance