Engine whirring noise at 2k revs

smidda · Post by **smidda** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:36 pm

Hi guys..1st post but been reading for a while.

I have an 03 plate 2.0 SE with just over 31k miles on the clock... I have recently noticed the above whirring/spinning noise (sounds like a disk in the engine) which only seems to happen in low gears once you go above 2k revs (upto about 2.5k revs).

Havnt really noticed it before as stereo is usually on..anyone have any ideas as to what it could be??

smidda · Post by **smidda** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:24 pm

I have also noticed that it only seems to happen with a cold engine, so once its been driven for a few minutes it seems to stop, might just pop it along to a local garage tomorrow.

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:26 pm

My guess would be a worn auxiliary belt........

smidda · Post by **smidda** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:49 am

I take it you mean fan belt?? Its not a screeching sound like iv heard before when a fan belt has got loose or worn..Its kinda difficult to describe in any more detail but thatnks for your responce

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:02 pm

Yes I did mean that belt, not the timing belt, but the auxiliary belt doesn't drive the fan these days. The fan is driven by an electric motor.

Does your car make that noise with the car in neutral? Does it make any difference if the clutch is depressed or not?

Could it be the cooling fan?

smidda · Post by **smidda** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:19 pm

It only seems to do it off a cold start when it reaches 2k revs while driving or stationary..its at the garage at waitin to be looked at in the mornin

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:58 am

It will be interesting to hear what they diagnose.