Howling Noise on Startup and After Ignition off
#2
Not a belt but most likely the secondary airpump. It can be accessed by removing the cowl underneath the car, it's on the passenger side, front of engine. There should be two hoses going to it. One leads from the airbox if you can't locate it by looks. Very common issue which may lead to replacing the unit.
Last edited by Mobius97; 02-14-2009 at 04:45 PM.
#4
Yes it does last after the car is started. I am unclear on the costs of the unit itself. Run a quick search I beleive others were looking at getting theirs replaced after the problem got worse. I've been under there messing with it after breaking the hoses working on something else. Def...looks like a DIY.
#5
It is a DIY.....I took mine out due to the same exact thing your talking about. The rivets came out or were almost busted so mine was howling away. I popped the rest of the rivets out and then put in some new bolts with nuts, washers, etc. Put it back in and much much MUCH better now! Super quiet and no howling sound. Total cost was $1.57 and then factor in your time......took me about 3 hours to get it out due to finding "other" things to mess with, clean up, look at, etc.
Try to fix it yourself and if that doesnt work then spend the big bucks on a new one.
Cheers,
Chans
Try to fix it yourself and if that doesnt work then spend the big bucks on a new one.
Cheers,
Chans
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#8
The hardest part for me was getting the hex bolts off the support bracket (I have big hands) due to they were behind some stuff. Other than that, its really simple, just give yourself some time to get it done.
Good luck,
Chans
#9
Got it off. Sure enough, 4 of the rivets were sheared off.
Hardest part by far was access to the hex bolts holding the mount on, especially since they are torqued so tight. Total PITA.
Off to the hardware store. I'm just gonna take the whole part into the store...thanks for everyone's help.
Hardest part by far was access to the hex bolts holding the mount on, especially since they are torqued so tight. Total PITA.
Off to the hardware store. I'm just gonna take the whole part into the store...thanks for everyone's help.
#10
Got it off. Sure enough, 4 of the rivets were sheared off.
Hardest part by far was access to the hex bolts holding the mount on, especially since they are torqued so tight. Total PITA.
Off to the hardware store. I'm just gonna take the whole part into the store...thanks for everyone's help.
Hardest part by far was access to the hex bolts holding the mount on, especially since they are torqued so tight. Total PITA.
Off to the hardware store. I'm just gonna take the whole part into the store...thanks for everyone's help.
Chans
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