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Hey. I've got a 96 Camaro and when I start my car it gets an odd noise while idling. It's like a high pitched whine. I was just wondering what it could be. Thanks for any help guys.
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Re: weird idle noise
could be your alternator, could be your fuel pump, could be interference in your speakers, could be your (anything else possible).
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my guess is the alternator, i can here mine on my camaro and silverado.<a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245261</a> Green 1997, 105k, all stock except for Z28 front springs, Air shocks in the rear, home made coolant recovery tank, home made battery hold down.Comment
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its probably the fuel pump, chevy has had problems with their fuel pumps making a whining (almost like a whistling noise)Comment
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its not a problem, its normal wear and tear. GM fuel pumps are not suppose to have a loud whine noise during normal operation.Comment
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The noise is kind of loud by the serpentine belt area but since the noise kind of resonates in that area it's hard to pick out the exact spot it's coming from. Someone was telling me it could be a bearing of some sort. Thanks for the help guys. It's much appreciated.Comment
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possibly the serpentine pulley assy ... mine was making a shreeking noise until the bearing went fully out, then it was a nasty hiss type sound ... hard to explain.\'97 Firebird 3.8 ... 1/4 mile = 12.50 (minutes)Comment
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yes, that's what the sound is like. Thanks a lot man. After you described the noise and what not, that is most likely the problem.Comment
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you can buy a mechanics stethoscope cheap or just use a rubber hose to isolate the noise.Comment
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My 95 3.4L had a whine. I replaced tensioner and still whinned. It turned out to be the water pump. No water leaking from it but when I took it off and spun it with my fingers I could hear the bearings going bad. Replace it with a NEW pump and no more whine.Comment
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Does your car have a/c? Could be the a/c pulley too, turn on the a/c and see if the noise goes away.Stephane<br />1999 Camaro m5 Black/Red<br />1999 GSX-R 750 Black/RedComment
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thats probably the most overlooked solution to any noise problem. i use it to find rattles and buzzes on my interior. i live by that rubber hose :)Originally posted by BLLDOGG2000 3.8L Camaro A4 Pewter Y87<br />K&N Filter, SLP Ram Air kit, Eibach Pro Kit, Flowmaster 80 series, Silverstars, NGK plugs and MSD Super Conductor Wires, Electric Water PumpComment
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