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Whining when car starts 1st thing in morning. 200 1987

posted by  bowtiebenny on  Thu Oct 17 19:33 CST 2013
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So when I start this car in the mornings a loud whining comes from under the hood for about first couple of miles. I drive to work scaring the local kids at bus stop as I pull up to stop sign. I'm sure it may be a belt, but how do I tell which. Any ideas
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daily cars 87 240DL and 91 240 Wgn..past life cars gone 83 245turbo,96 850GLT, 98 V70, 02 V70








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Whining when car starts 1st thing in morning. 200 1987

posted by  pageda on  Thu Oct 17 20:09 CST 2013
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If it is not the belts it could be a failed or slipping harmonic balancer. Draw a visible line across both metal pieces and run the engine while it is whining. If the line separates the rubber between the metal has failed.
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Whining when car starts 1st thing in morning. 200 1987

posted by  trader1 on  Thu Oct 17 21:01 CST 2013
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Great advice to everyone even if there is no noise. Liquid whiteout is my choice.








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Whining when car starts 1st thing in morning. 200 1987

posted by  bowtiebenny on  Thu Oct 17 20:21 CST 2013
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I just had a new harmonic balancer put on in feb this year. So I hope that is not it
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Whining when car starts 1st thing in morning. 200 1987

posted by  Volvodad on  Thu Oct 17 19:37 CST 2013
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Try getting your head under the hood after the cold start and see if you can locate the noise. I'm guessing power steering pump.

Typically, accessory drive belts don't whine - they squeal.
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Bob: Son's XC70, daughter's 940, my 83 240, 89 745 (V8) and S90. Also '77 MGB and some old motorcycles








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Whining when car starts 1st thing in morning. 200 1987

posted by  scorron on  Thu Oct 17 19:35 CST 2013
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Spritz water on each belt while the engine is running. When you find the offending belt, it will stop squeeling, briefly.







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