I have a Mk 2 VW Golf 1300 81,000 miles.
After 5 mins into a car journey (i.e. when engine has warmed up)there is a high pitch noise that sounds like a cricket.
The noise is intermitent and comes from the front of the car. The noise is far louder if I wind down the window.
I believe it is not wheel bearings as going around corners has no effect.
Is this due to a bearing in the engine? Any suggestions please?
Andrew
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Could be the cambelt is incorrectly tensioned - has it been replaced recently? I have found with these engines that the cambelt can make a high pitched 'rubbing' sound if it is tensioned too tight. Is the noise related to engine speed? the ones I have come across have been noisiest at around 1800 rpm (i.e. just above a fast idle).
Richard Hall
bangernomics.tripod.com
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A new cambelt was fitted at 32,000 miles when I bought the car, the car has now done 81,000 miles. How long do they last?
I will see if the noise is related to engine speed.
I have even heard it whilst reversing although it was not as loud here so this could suggest a relation to engine speed.
Thanks
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Although this thread does have it's funny moments, read right through as it might relate to the problem you've got.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?v=i&t=98...8
But then again....
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Does sound like an over tight cambelt or a failing tensioner bearing. May simply be a worn alternator/pas belt.
Andrew
Happiness is a T70 at full chat!
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Sounds like the oil presure worning buzzer!!!!!
Usually just a switch !!!!!!!!!!!!
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alternator bearing for my money.
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I had a similar problem on my 95(N)Rover 214. I drove the car for three years with a similar noise. It died out after 5-10 mins, so I never thought anything of it.
When the alternator died. The noise dissapeared!
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