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howling 700 1987

anyone have any ideas as to where this particular sound is coming from? it sounds like a cross between an air raid siren and a mourning dove. it varies between very quiet and mildly intrusive with the radio on. at first it sounded like it was coming from the front passenger wheel area, but now it just sounds like it's coming from everywhere. it is intermittent and never seems to happen when i'm trying to have someone listen to it. figures. i would also like to add that although this is the 22nd straight day i have worked without a day off, i'm pretty sure this noise isn't in my head.








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    Re: howling 700 1987

    /// Is the car moving or sitting when you hear the sound. There is pleated tubing on some Volvos for the intake from the air filter on to the engine. If there is a split between the pleats, you can get that type sound. It must be on the intake side. If it were on the engine after the throttle plate it would pulse. If there is no degradation in performance when it begins it would have to be before any air sensors.

    I had a space alien sound (son's description) that turned out to be the plug at the rear of the head. It shrinks and acts like a reed instrument. OK, OK, it sounds like a bagpipe and it pulsed with the piston strokes.








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      Re: howling 700 1987

      it only occurs while moving; makes the noise loudest under acceleration, then tapers off when coasting.








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        Re: howling 700 1988

        If it occurs loudest under acceleration it's likely a drivetrain problem and not what I've run into in the catagory of weird noises.

        My 'come from all around' noise was from vibrating exterior chrome trim on the windshield. If there's any chance it may be that, one way to check it is to duct tape whole sections of the trim. I'd start with the entire vertical trim on the passenger side.








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        Re: howling 700 1987

        /// I was afraid of that. That means you can't use a tube as a stethoscope to trace to location of the howling. Try setting the brake, put the car in gear and watch the engine as someone else lightly applies the throttle. Does the engine rise and attempt to twist. That would be motor mounts positioning the engine for the noise, then look at what is moved or stretched, (that pleated air tube). If it only does it on acceleration that would eliminate any plugs or tubes that are mounted on the engine.

        You can jack the rear end and run the car to see if you can locate the noise. If it is not apparent I suggest the stethoscope. I have a water supply tube of polybutyl (grey, stiff, straight and about three feet long) with an arm to ear length of flexible vinyl to fit over the end of the polybutyl.) You will not have to get under the car to locate the noise with this rig. If you eill the end with a bolt you can touch that metal bolt to car panels, axle, transmission, center bearing clamp, etc.

        WARNING WARNING WARNING If you jack one tire only do not apply the brake to stop the wheel when you are finnished. The car will jump off the jack. Turn off the engine and allow the system to coast to a stop.








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    wheel bearing? 700 1987

    does it get louder when going around a corner?

    87 had removable vice integral front wheel bearings...if you really only have 72k on the car chances are the front wheel bearings were never lubed.









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    Re: howling 700 1987

    Another thing that can make a wierd howling is the parking brake shoes. If you live in a corrosion prone zone, the shoes don't release after a while, and rub. Makes an odd noise.

    If you think you will get a day off soon, I want to work there. I have to take vacation to get a day off, and on my days off I cover for the other guys' vacation.








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    Re: howling 700 1987

    Driveshaft center support bearing, perhaps, if it's the same as on the 200 series. Try slipping some grease in under the dust boot. Worked like a charm for me this past weekend -- and stunningly simple. My wife gazed in admiration. Only I knew the truth.







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