small helicopter sound
May 20, 2007, 08:57 PM
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small helicopter sound
**please look @ pics and watch video (shows what seems to be problem + sound...) thanks.**
i've had this small helicopter sound coming out from under the hood. i turn the car on, and i can hear it. anyone have any idea what it can be, and prices of replacement parts, etc. thanks.
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What seems to be the problem (where the sound seems to be coming from)
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...t=DSCN1698.flv
i've had this small helicopter sound coming out from under the hood. i turn the car on, and i can hear it. anyone have any idea what it can be, and prices of replacement parts, etc. thanks.
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What seems to be the problem (where the sound seems to be coming from)
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...t=DSCN1698.flv
Last edited by AK805; May 21, 2007 at 06:24 PM. Reason: add pics + video link
May 20, 2007, 09:04 PM
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Uh, that's the dealer-added helipad they add in there...just pull it out.
Okay, how about you start it up and narrow down the area from where it's coming from. Noises are all too common, especially from an '02...
Okay, how about you start it up and narrow down the area from where it's coming from. Noises are all too common, especially from an '02...
May 20, 2007, 09:17 PM
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Left side when I pop the hood open... seems to be that belt that is spinning. (Srry I'm not technical with names, I'm big time newb when it comes to cars)
May 20, 2007, 09:42 PM
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Thank you.. and .. - What is the purpose of the belt, and will it cause any damage, and will there be any difference in the car's performance/response when i replace it?
May 20, 2007, 09:44 PM
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I don't know what belt it is. If my memory is correct, there are three different belts there. It could be harmless or it could destroy your motor. This is why you need to have it checked.
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Could be the alternotor, could be the A/C, could be the one that turns the motor.
We don't have a fan belt because it's not a small-block Chevy. There's no fan. We have electric fans mounted on the radiator.
We don't have a fan belt because it's not a small-block Chevy. There's no fan. We have electric fans mounted on the radiator.
May 21, 2007, 02:01 PM
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We're senative to noobs, don't worry... If you can see the belt (assuming the belt covers are on the motor still) it's not the timing belt. If that one goes, then the head/block timing goes crazy and could possibly break something. If you can see it, it's either the A/C & Power steering belt or alternator belt.
How many miles on the thing? Might be about time to replace them all since it's an '02! I've got my order in the mail right now for all 3 new belts and a new water pump for $103 from www.mr-auto-parts.com .
How many miles on the thing? Might be about time to replace them all since it's an '02! I've got my order in the mail right now for all 3 new belts and a new water pump for $103 from www.mr-auto-parts.com .
May 21, 2007, 05:44 PM
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The car has 85,100 miles on it
Thanks for the link.
Here are pictures of what SEEMS to be the source of the sound, and theres also a video of it, and hopefully you can hear the sound from it... (link is at the bottom of the pics)
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...t=DSCN1698.flv
Thanks for the link.
Here are pictures of what SEEMS to be the source of the sound, and theres also a video of it, and hopefully you can hear the sound from it... (link is at the bottom of the pics)
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...t=DSCN1698.flv
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May 21, 2007, 06:08 PM
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try putting "Belt Dressing" on it. They have it at walmart. Is makes slipping belts grip better and a little quiter. If you can still hear the sound, it may be your power steering pump or pulley. In that last pic you posted....thats the power steering pump.
edit: BTW, that belt dressing is just a foamy spray that you spray on the belts while the car is running. Takes like 30 seconds to use.
edit: BTW, that belt dressing is just a foamy spray that you spray on the belts while the car is running. Takes like 30 seconds to use.
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May 21, 2007, 06:12 PM
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is the sound constant or does it go away after a while?
i sometimes hear a noise too, but i think its from the lightweight pulley
i sometimes hear a noise too, but i think its from the lightweight pulley
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