[Shotimes] Bearing whine? dunno

[Epperly]

When the idler for the power steering was going bad it sounded more and more
like there was a supercharger under the hood. When the wife's power steering
bearing went south there was more of a rumble than wine.
        Ken
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Bearing whine? dunno
>
>
> 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
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