^Thanks Dave, I will check into the items you mention. It is a five speed. I just replaced the waterpump last september with one of SpecialT Auto's waterpumps, so I really hope that is not the problem! I did change one idler pulley bearing last summer. I was about the change the second one, but accidently drove a tool through the side of it while putting it back together, so I left the old one in place. The noise does not vary to road speed, and is more related to engine speed as I gas it and change gears, etc. I'll check it out when I have the chance. Thanks, Paul --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@...> wrote: > > If the sound varies in relation to the speed of the motor it is > probably something to do with the belts. The possabilitoes include: > loose/worn belts > alternator bearings > water pump bearings > idler pulley bearings. > One way to go is to remove a belt and see if the noise goes away. the > motor will run for a while without the belts, just don't run it too > long or it will overheat. If the noise varies to road speed it is > related to the "running gear" like CV joints, transmission, etc. Is > the car a 5-speed or an automatic? A whirring or whizzing noise from > the automatic transmission is BAD. Check the fluid level, replace the > filter, and check the line pressure. > David Teitelbaum > vin 10757 > > > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "sweetp01569" <paul.sweet@> wrote: > > > > I am not sure how to describe this sound I hear from my engine, but > > its like a whirring, whizzing sound I get during various times when > > accellerating. It does not affect the engine performance when I gas > > it. It seems to come from the engine compartment. It sort of so > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/