[Shotimes] Bearing whine? dunno

[George Fourchy]

On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 19:16:05 -0500, Hartberger, Jason M.  ATAN wrote:

>and it's gotten to the point
>where it completely drowns the engine noise out below 2.5K rpms. 

As others have said, it could well be the idler pulleys for the accessory belts.  It
could also be the tensioner for the timing belt.  They do a LOT of work, and are
getting old.

You can use a long screwdriver and your ear to check the idler pulleys, and the
accessories themselves.  With the engine idling, carefully put the tip of the
screwdriver against a solid portion of the part you want to check, and put your ear
to the handle.  Press down with your head to transfer the sound from the screwdriver
to your ear.  Foolproof, especially when you find the right noisy component.

There is a tool to do this job...a mechanic's stethoscope.  It should be available
at most auto parts stores.

George