V6 engine whining / grinding :( - Page 3

Wayne2015 · 15th July 2015, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Typhoon190

Do you have Econ selected on the climate control, or is it set on Auto.

If the air con is operating, but the refrigerant/oil mix is low, that may also cause an unpleasant noise from the compressor.

Other thing to check is power steering fluid, although that's obviously more prominent when turning.

Cheers bud

Air con on auto .
Usually on LO - I like cold.
But once increase temp to say 17 + the stinky smell appears!

Turning is fine - no noise or issues at all....
Power steering is checked in last service (unless its leaking

)

Typhoon190 · 15th July 2015, 21:20

Try pressing the econ button. If the noise disappears, the compressor is making the noise. A re-gas may cure this, but the compressor may be worn.

Dallas · 15th July 2015, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Typhoon190

Do you have Econ selected on the climate control, or is it set on Auto.

If the air con is operating, but the refrigerant/oil mix is low, that may also cause an unpleasant noise from the compressor.

Other thing to check is power steering fluid, although that's obviously more prominent when turning.

Ben, I was thinking that about my whirring noise, but I've had aircon off at all times.

Typhoon190 · 15th July 2015, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dallas

Ben, I was thinking that about my whirring noise, but I've had aircon off at all times.

It's always a worry. Mine makes an unpleasant noise in the winter until warmed up.

Thinking I'm going to have to shell out for her 3rd cambelt service under my ownership.

Not cheap motoring.

Wayne2015 · 15th July 2015, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Typhoon190

It's always a worry. Mine makes an unpleasant noise in the winter until warmed up.

Thinking I'm going to have to shell out for her 3rd cambelt service under my ownership.

Not cheap motoring.

So er
Your car done 180k?

Typhoon190 · 15th July 2015, 21:39

No where near.

Bought her at 5 and a half years old with 37k on in 08. Paid local garage to fit cambelt kit and water pump on her 6th birthday in Aug 08. (I think) March 2011 thermostat failed, so replaced that. Didn't know about the airlock potentials without following proper refill procedure. Airlock blew bodged silicone mess that local garage had made by damaging seal on BRAND NEW water pump. Took to Nick at Austin garages to do another full kit change, with genuine kit bought off ebay. Belts were dated 05. Not happy

, but not able to shell out again, so fitted them.
Two engine mount bolts also missing thanks to local garage. Nick obviously spotted all the errors, and rectified.

Now this noise last winter has me worried, so at 87k, I have no intention of changing cars, so . . . bet you're sorry you asked now.

Wayne2015 · 15th July 2015, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Typhoon190

No where near.

Bought her at 5 and a half years old with 37k on in 08. Paid local garage to fit cambelt kit and water pump on her 6th birthday in Aug 08. (I think) March 2011 thermostat failed, so replaced that. Didn't know about the airlock potentials without following proper refill procedure. Airlock blew bodged silicone mess that local garage had made by damaging seal on BRAND NEW water pump. Took to Nick at Austin garages to do another full kit change, with genuine kit bought off ebay. Belts were dated 05. Not happy

, but not able to shell out again, so fitted them.
Two engine mount bolts also missing thanks to local garage. Nick obviously spotted all the errors, and rectified.

Now this noise last winter has me worried, so at 87k, I have no intention of changing cars, so . . . bet you're sorry you asked now.

Yes I am!

Anyway - hope yours nothing major and quickly fixed then

Arctic · 15th July 2015, 22:59

Hi Wayne.
I will take a quick look at it Sunday, also do not buy a jacking pad I have one you can have for (FOC) might also be able to sort out the breather pipe for you, but as I say until I can get a gander at it we wont know for sure,

Arctic

Wayne2015 · 15th July 2015, 23:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Wayne.
I will take a quick look at it Sunday, also do not buy a jacking pad I have one you can have for (FOC) might also be able to sort out the breather pipe for you, but as I say until I can get a gander at it we wont know for sure,

Arctic

Thanks Steve!

U been a life saver one after another!

I can't thank u enough already!

Wayne2015 · 16th July 2015, 07:27

More sorrow WOES for Mr Wayne

Why?
Why me???

I had similar problems after buying my last car!

De is vu again??? ARGGGHHHHHH

Anyway
Started car - switch to ECON to see if whining noise still there....
...YEP!

Thought have another check on fan using demisting test ....

1. Start car, press DEMIST - slow fan should come on my 3 speed fan
- NOPE. OK we know that already

2. Switch on air con - mid speed fan should come on
- NOPE!

3. Full blast air con , demist, LO temp
- NOPE!

er
Guys?
Should any fan come on?
Or mid-high speed need to wait until coolant reaches 100?

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Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,707 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	Try pressing the econ button. If the noise disappears, the compressor is making the noise. A re-gas may cure this, but the compressor may be worn.

15th July 2015, 21:39	#26
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,707 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	No where near. Bought her at 5 and a half years old with 37k on in 08. Paid local garage to fit cambelt kit and water pump on her 6th birthday in Aug 08. (I think) March 2011 thermostat failed, so replaced that. Didn't know about the airlock potentials without following proper refill procedure. Airlock blew bodged silicone mess that local garage had made by damaging seal on BRAND NEW water pump. Took to Nick at Austin garages to do another full kit change, with genuine kit bought off ebay. Belts were dated 05. Not happy , but not able to shell out again, so fitted them. Two engine mount bolts also missing thanks to local garage. Nick obviously spotted all the errors, and rectified. Now this noise last winter has me worried, so at 87k, I have no intention of changing cars, so . . . bet you're sorry you asked now.

16th July 2015, 07:27	#30
Wayne2015 Loves to post Mk1 MG ZT V6 (auto) Join Date: May 2015 Location: Windy Yorkshire! Posts: 401 Thanks: 109 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	More sorrow WOES for Mr Wayne Why? Why me??? I had similar problems after buying my last car! De is vu again??? ARGGGHHHHHH Anyway Started car - switch to ECON to see if whining noise still there.... ...YEP! Thought have another check on fan using demisting test .... 1. Start car, press DEMIST - slow fan should come on my 3 speed fan - NOPE. OK we know that already 2. Switch on air con - mid speed fan should come on - NOPE! 3. Full blast air con , demist, LO temp - NOPE! er Guys? Should any fan come on? Or mid-high speed need to wait until coolant reaches 100?