wierd noise(help quick need car for next week)

[Zarconia]

No cracks in your belt? Im just shooting in the dark now lol

 

[luke23]

haha umm nah the belt is on nice and tight and is in good condition

 

[BerlinaBoy]

You could try starting the engine with the belt off to try to rule out a few things there. As I understand it, it should run on the battery for a bit without an issue (the alternator would not be working) - you should just have to ensure you don't let it warm up as the water pump will not be circulating coolant.

Verify that with at least one other person though, I am not responsible for your actions ;-)

 

[luke23]

i might just get a pro to look at it they've probly seen it more then once and will know exactly what it is and how to fix it, its just i couldnt get it anywhere until next week because no wheres open and thought i might off been able to fix it myself

 

[Jpm_031]

ie the whiring noise
is it getting worse?, might be your alternator on its way out

 

[BerlinaBoy]

Let us know when you get a diagnosis what the issue was.

 

[Brett_jjj]

As already mentioned,remove the serpentine belt and start the engine,you can do this safely for a minute or two,and then see if the noise goes away.

 

[luke23]

nah i didnt get a chance to remove the belt and yeah i assumed it was the alterenater just wasnt 100% sure how to be sure it was it, thanks heaps everyone and i will let you's know what it was when i find out ,i think im just going to book it in for a full service, i can keep it maintained myself for the most of it but i need the service book updated anyways

 

[zelby11]

Could be the water pump,it makes a wierd noise when it isnt working

 

[luke23]

the water pump you say? how would i go about finding out if thats the problem?
also one of my friends said that it might be because i have fin oil? could that be the problem?