Whining noise in the front

[Ajwood]

Hi guy I need your help again. Just headed of for a weekend trip around Healsville. A faint whining noise started earlier today and got noisier at the end of the day. it got as loud as the engine. What could it be and can I finish the two day trip before getting it looked at. It sounds like driving with noisy mud tyres.

[happygu]

Could be alternator on the way out or dirt in the bearings / brushes ..... could be water pump ( but less likely ) ... could be belt tensioner.

Which engine?

Mic

[Woodsta1704]

Was it a screeching type noise or just a whine?

Woody

[Clunk]

Is the missus with ya?

My folks went to the Google Play Store and all they got me was this lousy Motorculture App!!!!!!!

[Woodsta1704]

Bahahaha Awesome reply Clunk Love it

[Ajwood]

Mic
Is a humming noise.

Tony

[Ajwood]

Oh and mic
The frequency of the humming changes with road speed. And while I am driving and I pull it out of gear, the noise is still there.
Tony

[Ajwood]

Clunk the car noise was louder than the misses.

[threedogs]

Alternator for sure, had a small squeak at idle a while back that disappeared with an increase in rpm,
Driving home end of alternator snapped off. Remove and repair asap

[happygu]

If it is that loud, you should be able to isolate the source by lifting the bonnet and having a listen.

One tip is to grab a long screwdriver, and carefully and safely, place the tip of the screwdriver against a non-rotating part on the place where you think the noise is coming from ( I.E Place it against the body of the alternator ), and then place your ear to the handle end, as this will magnify the sound, and help you to determine where it is originating from.

Still not sure which engine you have, and what type of fanbelts, but you can also remove a belt ( for a short period of time only), to see if the noise clears when the part isn't in operation. This too can help.

Mic