Vauxhall Astra engine noise when accelarating
Variant: 1.4 Life
Model Year: 2004
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
My 54 Astra has done about 86000 miles. Over the last few days I have noticed a sort of high pitched noise from the engine as I accelerate. To start with I thought it was just tyre noise but it persists whatever the road surface. When I lift off the pedal the noise goes but comes back when I press down again. I have just noticed a fluid leak under the car, mostly on the nearside by the front wheel. I'm not sure what the fluid is but it doesn't appear to have a smell and I have checked the oil which is fine. Can anybody suggest what is wrong and are the two problems linked?
Posted: Apr 6, 2011 (13 years ago)
Check if it's coolant , which could indicate water pump leaking as this is driven by cambelt and might be the cause of noise .If water pump , you better get it replaced asap as belt can fail / jump causing damage to engine .
Posted Apr 6, 2011 (13 years ago)
Thanks very much for your reply. I have taken it to my local garage and it seems that the actual problem is a hole in the gearbox, presumably caused by road debris although I don't recall driving over anything. Not sure if that is causing the noise but it does seem likely as the gearbox was dry.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Posted Apr 8, 2011 (13 years ago)
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