Bearing Noise Whirr Hum

[Steveenduro]

Hi.

Just thinking how reliable the car has been of late when..

Drove into work this morning, and out of the blue, I hear a whirring/humming noise from the front end.

It is not really noticeable on tick over, but increases in pitch with engine revs.

I'm thinking maybe a worn component on the auxilliary belt?

I would appreciate any input.

 

Thanks

[Beyond Help?]

What engine and with or without air-con?

[Steveenduro]

Hi.

Just thinking how reliable the car has been of late when..

Drove into work this morning, and out of the blue, I hear a whirring/humming noise from the front end.

It is not really noticeable on tick over, but increases in pitch with engine revs.

I'm thinking maybe a worn component on the auxilliary belt?

I would appreciate any input.

 

Thanks

Sorry, it's a 2000 mk2, 1.9TDi ghia, (with air con).

[Beyond Help?]

Try turning the air-con on/off and see if it changes.

 

Other than that your going to need a mechanics stethoscope to listen to things like the alternator, water-pump and the tensioners to try to find the cause.