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Author it can't be already can it?
Iain M
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Location: Wigan - Drives 272bhp corsa ZLET
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   6th Dec 05 at 16:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
my engine has started making a whiring noise as if its running dry but not all the time only when its on tickover. checked the oil, thats fine, it can't be the water pump already can it i say this coz i recognise the noise from my last one going on my other corsa. the car has only done 52, 000 and its on a W plate, i hate fcuckin strange noises. please help.
Iain M
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6th Dec 05 at 18:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
please somebody answer me so i know
Nic Barnes
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6th Dec 05 at 18:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
it could be the water pump. they can give up no matter what miles are on the clock
Jake
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6th Dec 05 at 18:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
where about the engine is it coming from?
Iain M
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6th Dec 05 at 18:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
how much for one and i would imagine they are an arse to change are they?
Nic Barnes
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6th Dec 05 at 18:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
can get em from motor factors about 25 quid, need belt off etc yo do it though
Iain M
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6th Dec 05 at 18:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
its comeing from the left hand side of the engine. near the cambelt
Iain M
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6th Dec 05 at 19:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
its not very very bad but its loud enough to get me concerned, how long will it last before i have to get a new one?
Nic Barnes
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6th Dec 05 at 19:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
could be oil pump
langey
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6th Dec 05 at 19:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
could be anything iain, best bet is to get it in a garage and see what they say about it.
Iain M
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6th Dec 05 at 19:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
earliest i can get there is thursday. should be ok till then shouldn't it. my mate had it from new nothing wrong i get it and something starts going on it. aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh
langey
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6th Dec 05 at 19:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Iain M
earliest i can get there is thursday. should be ok till then shouldn't it. my mate had it from new nothing wrong i get it and something starts going on it. aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh


why do you think he sold it you lol.

earliest is thursday when you can get to a garage, well thats only 1 day away.
Poot
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6th Dec 05 at 19:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Could be the plastic cam belt cover rubbing on the belt - - mine does this and makes a whirring noise on tick over, just ant hear it when you're doing any sort of revs
Iain M
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6th Dec 05 at 19:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
one day away could be one day to far LOL. it could blow up and die. no worries thanx for the advice, lets hope its nothing to serious.
oh and while i am ere i should be able to one pick up a header tank from a scrappy shouln't i or does anybody reccomend one of them polished ally ones????
Iain M
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6th Dec 05 at 19:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
forgot to mention i found a split in it at the top near the cap
langey
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6th Dec 05 at 19:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Iain M
forgot to mention i found a split in it at the top near the cap


putting the lid back on it too tight?
Iain M
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6th Dec 05 at 19:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
it may be

 
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