adam_young 0 Posted December 28, 2005 (edited) My wife reckons I have spent loads of money to put a washing machine engine under the bonnet. She has a point though - why does the engine whine like something out of a Metro? Edited December 28, 2005 by adam_young Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugnut 9 1 Cars Posted December 28, 2005 (edited) My wife reckons I have spent loads of money to put a washing machine engine under the bonnet. She has a point though - why does the engine whine like something out of a Metro? slacken you're timing belt!! get it adjusted properly . i guess it could be the alternator belt , but more likely to be the cambelt it wont be doing you're water pump any favours Edited December 28, 2005 by Pugnut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted December 29, 2005 They definately shouldn't make an obvious whining sound, and as said above, check for an over-tensionered cambelt (as that's the exact sound they make, having done it myself first time I did an Mi cambelt ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxi 36 1 Cars Posted December 29, 2005 Quick ones do whine!! Maxi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted December 29, 2005 If it's been overtight, there's a good chance the tensioners bearings will be mullered. I highly recommend you chnange both tensioners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_W 3 1 Cars Posted December 30, 2005 Mine whines occassionally if its quite cold but stops when its warmed up but its not someting you can hear when driving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam_young 0 Posted December 30, 2005 So now you have me worried, but it could just be my ears. Will have to pop down the road and visit GhostCav to see what his sounds like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edp 67 3 Cars Posted December 30, 2005 Mines the same as CW's. . . Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
205turbz 0 Posted December 31, 2005 Quick ones do whine!! Maxi Id have to agree.....Ive previously had two 205 mi16s, and both of them used to whine and were bloody quick ones even in standard form... Has it been whining all the time or just started too..ifso, id be worried to..... Alex..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidypug 5 2 Cars Posted December 31, 2005 whats the best way to tension up the belt tho? I thought it was about right when you can turn the longest run by 90 deg, which i've done and it still wines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 0 Posted December 31, 2005 could maybe be a pulley? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidypug 5 2 Cars Posted December 31, 2005 i hope not, i replaced them about them both when i put the engine back togather last time, did about 200 miles took head off then put it all back together again. I'll double check that i've not over tightened the belt. I've used gsf pulley's could that be the problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 0 Posted January 1, 2006 worth noting that maybe next time try and use euro car parts. they are a parts dealer for citroen so theres a far better chance of getting OE parts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorr 0 Posted January 1, 2006 I would also check that it is not the alternator before going to the hassle of checking the timming belt. I have a noisey bearing on mine that makes it whine like a supercharger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redtop 14 2 Cars Posted January 1, 2006 As sorr says just take the alternator belt off for a while and listen. Would be best to try all them wee simple things out first before you jump to a big conclusion and start into the heavy stuff. If you did that then you might end up kicking yourself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edd-XS 0 Posted January 1, 2006 just to add, my mates 106 GTi makes a whining/whistling noise... only mods are an ecosse ram air filter, and a peco back box, so what are peoples thoughts? its fecking quick, and as said, sounds like a supercharger or something! is it a similar thing? Edd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 0 Posted January 2, 2006 just to add, my mates 106 GTi makes a whining/whistling noise... only mods are an ecosse ram air filter, and a peco back box, so what are peoples thoughts? its fecking quick, and as said, sounds like a supercharger or something! is it a similar thing?Edd my 106 does the same wi a induction kit and decat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted January 2, 2006 (edited) My 106 whines now Its French *shrugs shoulders* Alastair Edited January 2, 2006 by Alastairh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest davetibbs Posted January 5, 2006 Older Renault engines are the worst for whining! Renault Espaces make a hell of a racket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugnut 9 1 Cars Posted January 5, 2006 maybe its aftermarket cambelts ? i've seen a few with different shaped teeth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick 3 Posted January 5, 2006 Mine used to whine when it got hot, I tried to re-tension the belt but it still did it. It had new tensioners, water pump and a Gates belt. I never did get to the boTTOM OF IT. nICK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
